GLENVILLE, W.Va. – The Indiana University of Pennsylvania softball program matched the Lady Pioneers in the hit column (7-7) but GSU scored four more on the scoreboard to hand IUP its first defeat, 6-2.
 
Tess Smiley and Madeline Miller were the two run producers with an RBI single apiece.
 
Paige Truax reached base twice via a walk and a single, stole a base then promptly scored to open the scoring for the Crimson and White.
 
Jaycee Haidze shone brightly both on the mound and at the plate, being the only lady to log multiple hits (2-for-3) before pitching the final 3.2 innings of the ballgame with a spotless line, constantly working her way out of jams with three strikeouts and a single hit given up despite four free passes.
 
Madison Pikula came on as a pinch runner for Haidze in the final frame and came around to score on Miller's base knock.
 
Indiana (Pa.) will wrap up its season opening weekend tournament in the Mountain State versus Fairmont State at 3 p.m. and West Virginia State at 5:30 p.m.
 
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