WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – In the opening game of the series, Purdue softball fell to No. 21 Northwestern, 0-9 in five innings. With the result, Purdue moves to 21-21 (8-7 Big Ten) while Northwestern, the Big Ten leader, improves to 28-8 (14-1 Big Ten).
Purdue's effort was led by Khloe Banks and Ashlynn Campbell, who each recorded a hit in the game. Banks, the leadoff, registered a double on the first pitch in the bottom of the first inning. Meanwhile, Campbell led off the fifth inning with a single up the middle and stole a base in the second inning.
Purdue left three runners stranded on the diamond, including two stranded on third in each of the first two innings. On the day, Purdue was out-hit 2-8. No errors were committed by either team.
Starting pitcher Julia Gossett was credited with the loss, allowing five runs on four bits and one strikeout over the first 2.2 innings. Olivia Cainey and Jules Raymond also saw time on the mound, each pitching an inning.
It was just the third time in 42 games this season Purdue has been shut out.
The Boilermakers return for Game 2 vs. the No. 21 Wildcats tomorrow at 2 p.m. ET on B1G+. Fans attending the game should plan for additional travel time to Bittinger Stadium, as events for Grand Prix, baseball and soccer occurring throughout the afternoon. Due to limited parking availability in the Northwest Complex, additional fan parking for the game will be in the R Lot, with a shuttle providing transportation to Bittinger Stadium/Alexander Field.
Purdue's effort was led by Khloe Banks and Ashlynn Campbell, who each recorded a hit in the game. Banks, the leadoff, registered a double on the first pitch in the bottom of the first inning. Meanwhile, Campbell led off the fifth inning with a single up the middle and stole a base in the second inning.
Purdue left three runners stranded on the diamond, including two stranded on third in each of the first two innings. On the day, Purdue was out-hit 2-8. No errors were committed by either team.
Starting pitcher Julia Gossett was credited with the loss, allowing five runs on four bits and one strikeout over the first 2.2 innings. Olivia Cainey and Jules Raymond also saw time on the mound, each pitching an inning.
It was just the third time in 42 games this season Purdue has been shut out.
The Boilermakers return for Game 2 vs. the No. 21 Wildcats tomorrow at 2 p.m. ET on B1G+. Fans attending the game should plan for additional travel time to Bittinger Stadium, as events for Grand Prix, baseball and soccer occurring throughout the afternoon. Due to limited parking availability in the Northwest Complex, additional fan parking for the game will be in the R Lot, with a shuttle providing transportation to Bittinger Stadium/Alexander Field.