URBANA, Ill. – The Purdue Boilermakers (19-18, 6-4 Big Ten) extended their winning streak to seven consecutive victories with their 3-0 shutout at Illinois (15-22, 2-8 Big Ten). With the result, freshman Julia Gossett secured her second complete-game shutout of the season.
Catcher Ryen Ross had her first multi-hit game of the season as she recorded a career-high two doubles on back-to-back at-bats (fourth and sixth innings), including an RBI on her first hit of the night. Meanwhile, the catcher went on to score after her second double, thanks to a single by Alivia Meeks. It was Ross' second run scored this season.
The game-winner came in the fourth inning on an RBI single by Ashlynn Campbell, scoring Khloe Banks from second base. Ross followed it up with her double, which scored Campbell to give Purdue the 2-0 advantage.
Purdue and Illinois were even with six hits apiece, while Purdue committed four errors to Illinois' one in the game. Purdue forced nine Illini runners to be left stranded, while just four Boilermakers were left on-base.
The win marked Gossett's fourth consecutive win in the circle, allowing no runs on six hits while recording one strikeout.
Two games remain in the series at Illinois. Tomorrow, the teams will meet at 2 p.m. ET followed by a 1 p.m. ET showdown on Sunday. Both games will be streamed on B1G+.
Catcher Ryen Ross had her first multi-hit game of the season as she recorded a career-high two doubles on back-to-back at-bats (fourth and sixth innings), including an RBI on her first hit of the night. Meanwhile, the catcher went on to score after her second double, thanks to a single by Alivia Meeks. It was Ross' second run scored this season.
The game-winner came in the fourth inning on an RBI single by Ashlynn Campbell, scoring Khloe Banks from second base. Ross followed it up with her double, which scored Campbell to give Purdue the 2-0 advantage.
Purdue and Illinois were even with six hits apiece, while Purdue committed four errors to Illinois' one in the game. Purdue forced nine Illini runners to be left stranded, while just four Boilermakers were left on-base.
The win marked Gossett's fourth consecutive win in the circle, allowing no runs on six hits while recording one strikeout.
Two games remain in the series at Illinois. Tomorrow, the teams will meet at 2 p.m. ET followed by a 1 p.m. ET showdown on Sunday. Both games will be streamed on B1G+.