Saturday, February 11
Orlando, Fla.
10 a.m.
Boise State
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7
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UMass
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Boise State
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UMass
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Broncos Split in Orlando
2/11/2023 4:35:00 PM | Softball
ORLANDO, Fla. – Boise State softball split a set of games at the Black & Gold Classic, hosted by UCF, Saturday.
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The Broncos (1-3) won 7-4 against UMass (0-3) before losing to Ohio State (1-1) 8-2.
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In the first game of the day, the Broncos offense came alive in the top of the fourth inning. Lindsey Walljasper hit a solo homer and Jordyn Hutchins knocked a three-run home run giving the Broncos a 4-0 lead.Â
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Serena Huchingson homered to left field in the top of the fifth, increasing the Broncos' lead 5-1. Eliyah Flores broke the game open for Boise State, crushing a two-run home run to left to increase the lead to 7-2. Walljasper (1-0) earned the win in the circle.
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Against the Buckeyes, the Broncos trailed 4-0 after two innings before scoring two runs in the bottom of the third on a homer from Flores, cutting the deficit to 4-2. The Buckeyes scored in three of the final four innings to pull away. Taylor Caudill (0-2) took the loss in the circle.Â
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The Broncos (1-3) won 7-4 against UMass (0-3) before losing to Ohio State (1-1) 8-2.
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In the first game of the day, the Broncos offense came alive in the top of the fourth inning. Lindsey Walljasper hit a solo homer and Jordyn Hutchins knocked a three-run home run giving the Broncos a 4-0 lead.Â
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Serena Huchingson homered to left field in the top of the fifth, increasing the Broncos' lead 5-1. Eliyah Flores broke the game open for Boise State, crushing a two-run home run to left to increase the lead to 7-2. Walljasper (1-0) earned the win in the circle.
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Against the Buckeyes, the Broncos trailed 4-0 after two innings before scoring two runs in the bottom of the third on a homer from Flores, cutting the deficit to 4-2. The Buckeyes scored in three of the final four innings to pull away. Taylor Caudill (0-2) took the loss in the circle.Â
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Quotables
- "I think this is a great learning experience for us," said head coach Justin Shults. "In the offseason we talked about needing to find a way to put ourselves in really competitive atmospheres to create a regional feel and this tournament has done that for us. Our strength of schedule will make us better in the long run."
- "Having to play four games in 30 hours is quite a task, and I'm proud of our student-athletes for grinding it out, and figuring out a way to keep the energy and keep the focus in such a short time frame," said Shults.
Top Broncos
- Lindsey Walljasper won her first game in the circle, while recording a hit, home run, and RBI against UMass.
- Jordyn Hutchins registered two hits, two runs, including a home run, and three RBI against UMass.
- Eliyah Flores homered twice, tallied three hits and four RBI on the day.
Notables
- Boise State remains undefeated against UMass all-time (3-0).
- Morgan Flesland made her Boise State debut.
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Walljasper, Lindsey (1-0)
L: N. Horton (0-1)
Batting:
HR: Hutchins, Jordyn 1 ; Flores, Eliyah 1 ; Huchingson, Serena 1 ; Walljasper, Lindsey 1
RBI: Hutchins, Jordyn 3 ; Flores, Eliyah 2 ; Huchingson, Serena 1 ; Walljasper, Lindsey 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Hutchins, Jordyn 2 ; Flores, Eliyah 1 ; Huchingson, Serena 1 ; Walljasper, Lindsey 1 ; Whalen, Ashlyn 1 ; Hall, Kelsey 1
HBP: Hutchins, Jordyn 1
Batting:
2B: B. Pantoja 1 ; S. Keagy 1
RBI: B. Pantoja 1 ; C. Whittier 1
SF: C. Whittier 1
Base Running:
RUNS: B. Pantoja 1 ; S. Keagy 1 ; P. Suggs 1 ; A. Packard 1
SB: C. Whittier 1
CS: G. Cadden 1
Game Leaders
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2
RBI
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AB
4
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RBI
2
AB
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RBI
1
AB
3
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H
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RBI
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