BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – In back-and-forth battle at Indiana in Game 2, the Purdue softball squad came out on top with 6-5 victory after falling in Game 1 of the doubleheader, 1-5. With the result, Purdue (20-20, 7-7 Big Ten) has won nine of its last 11 games.
The Boilermakers scored in the last three straight innings, including a run in the sixth inning to tie the game before Ashlynn Campbell scored the game-winning run in the seventh inning on a wild pitch.
The victory was Purdue's first against Indiana since 2021.
Relief pitcher Kendall Klochack received the win, moving to 6-3 on the season, after tossing 3.2 innings, allowing two runs and three hits while striking out two batters. Julia Gossett earned the save, closing the game in the bottom of the seventh.
The win came on the heels of a 1-5 loss in which Purdue scored a run in the opening frame, but was answered immediately with three Hoosier runs, which sealed the game. Purdue posted two hits in the outing and allowed seven by Indiana.
Gossett (8-8) went the distance in Game One, allowing seven hits and just one walk in the outing.
Purdue will return home for three games vs. No. 21 Northwestern this weekend, beginning with a 5 p.m. ET start on Friday. The promotions for the game include Barbie at Bitt and Spring Cleaning, where fans are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items for donation.
The Boilermakers scored in the last three straight innings, including a run in the sixth inning to tie the game before Ashlynn Campbell scored the game-winning run in the seventh inning on a wild pitch.
The victory was Purdue's first against Indiana since 2021.
Relief pitcher Kendall Klochack received the win, moving to 6-3 on the season, after tossing 3.2 innings, allowing two runs and three hits while striking out two batters. Julia Gossett earned the save, closing the game in the bottom of the seventh.
The win came on the heels of a 1-5 loss in which Purdue scored a run in the opening frame, but was answered immediately with three Hoosier runs, which sealed the game. Purdue posted two hits in the outing and allowed seven by Indiana.
Gossett (8-8) went the distance in Game One, allowing seven hits and just one walk in the outing.
Purdue will return home for three games vs. No. 21 Northwestern this weekend, beginning with a 5 p.m. ET start on Friday. The promotions for the game include Barbie at Bitt and Spring Cleaning, where fans are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items for donation.