CHATTANOOGA, TN -- The University of Maine softball team defeated Western Illinois University, 8-1, in game number one, while being defeated by Marshall, 16-0, in game number two on day one in Tennessee.

Game One - Maine: 8 Western Illinois: 1
The first three innings of the weekend 'round-robin' were played to a scoreless tie. Anna Margetis scored the first run of the afternoon in the top of the fourth inning. The Black Bears pushed across three more runs in their half of the fifth. Margetis and Izzy Nieblas both recorded run scoring doubles.
 
Western Illinois scored their lone run in the bottom of the sixth inning.
 
Maine posted four runs in the seventh inning. Nieblas (two), Gabby Papushka, and Nora Campo all recorded an RBI in the rally. The 8-1 advantage stood as the Black Bears won their second game of the 2023 season.
 
Notes:

• Caitlyn Fallon (2-1) tossed her first complete game of the season. The senior only allowed one run and three hits over her second win.
• Izzy Nieblas (three RBI) and Anna Margetis (two RBI) led the way at the plate. Grace McGouldrick finished the ball game with three hits.

Game Two - Maine: 0 Marshall: 16
The Black Bears were defeated in the second game of the day. Gabby Papushka recorded the Bears' hit.
 
Notes:

• Ava Zettlemoyer, Alexandra Gruitch, and Alysen Rieth all appeared in the finale. The trio allowed 14 earned and struck out one.
• Gabby Papushka had the hit.

 
Next: The Black Bears will return to the diamond tomorrow, February 18 for two more games. First pitch against Western Illinois is scheduled for 12:30 pm.
 
-UMaine-