RALEIGH, N.C. – The Boilermaker softball team shutout NC State, 4-0, led by fifth year pitcher Alex Echazarreta's one-hitter complete game performance. In the win, Echazarreta secured 11 strikeouts, a season-high and one shy of her career-best.
Purdue closed out the second day of the ACC/Big Ten Challenge with back-to-back shutouts, improving the Boilermakers' record to 5-2 on the season, while NC State falls to 1-6. Purdue's pair of shutouts mark the first back-to-back-game shutouts in a single day since 2016.
Fifth year UMBC transfer Anna Lonchar had herself a night, blasting her first home run as a Boilermaker in the third inning before following it with a double in the fifth.
Purdue totaled 10 hits in the outing, led by Lonchar and Kiara Dillon's two apiece. Runs were scored by Tyrina Jones (game-winner), Khloe Banks, Dillon and Lonchar.
The two teams will meet for a final matchup tomorrow at 12:30 p.m. ET on ACCNx.
Purdue closed out the second day of the ACC/Big Ten Challenge with back-to-back shutouts, improving the Boilermakers' record to 5-2 on the season, while NC State falls to 1-6. Purdue's pair of shutouts mark the first back-to-back-game shutouts in a single day since 2016.
Fifth year UMBC transfer Anna Lonchar had herself a night, blasting her first home run as a Boilermaker in the third inning before following it with a double in the fifth.
Purdue totaled 10 hits in the outing, led by Lonchar and Kiara Dillon's two apiece. Runs were scored by Tyrina Jones (game-winner), Khloe Banks, Dillon and Lonchar.
The two teams will meet for a final matchup tomorrow at 12:30 p.m. ET on ACCNx.