Wichita State started off their first conference series with a series victory against East Carolina at Wilkins Stadium. With the victory, the Shockers’ record sits at 20-5.
On Friday, Wichita State defeated the Pirates, 16-1, and led consistently throughout. The Shockers started off with four runs scored in the bottom of the first. Junior designated hitter Neleigh Herring hit a home run straight to center field. With her home run, Herring also got a four-run shot with the bases loaded.
In the second inning, senior catcher Madison Perrigan, and senior center fielder Bailee Nickerson both scored runs.