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| By Mike Anderson, NKU Sports Information EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The Northern Kentucky University softball team found the going tough on Sunday, falling to Great Lakes Valley Conference foe Southern Indiana by scores of 6-0 and 7-0. In Game 1, the Eagles got all of their runs in the second inning, punctuated by a bases-loaded double by Kristin Eickholt, to cruise to victory. Stephanie Schneider was stellar for the Eagles, allowing a lone single to NKU’s Rose Broderick while striking out three for the win. April Ehlers (4-10) was rocked for 10 hits and six runs in just 1 2/3 innings. Chelsie Roy pitched 4 1/3 innings of relief, picking up three strikeouts without allowing a run. Game 2 saw the Eagles score runs in each of the first four innings, while NKU was unable to get a runner past second base until the seventh, when they left the bases loaded to end the game. Amanda Smith and Cara Parker each went 2-for-3 in Game 2 for the Norse, while each USI starter collected at least one hit. Smith (5-5) took the loss in the circle, giving up nine hits and four earned runs in three innings. Karen Simmons gave up two runs in the fourth, but settled down nicely, retiring her final seven batters in order. Northern Kentucky (11-19, 4-8 GLVC) returns home for an eight-game home stand, and will step out of conference on Thursday when the Norse host Findlay at Grein Softball Field. First pitched is scheduled for 3 p.m. |