IUC Softball Sweeps, Baseball Battles in Crimson Pride Roundup

Softball team wins two games, baseball team drops three-game series

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The IU Columbus softball team delivered a strong weekend, sweeping Grace Christian 11-7 and 7-1. Destiny Forler picked up wins in both games, including 1.1 perfect innings in relief in the opener and a four-hitter alongside Calie Beikes in Game 2. Mallory Shelton powered the offense with a 3-for-3 performance including a homer and three RBIs. Meanwhile, the baseball team dropped a three-game series to Oakland City, with Carson McNulty recording multiple hits in two games and Ty Nicholson homering in the opener.

Why it matters

The softball team’s sweep showcases their strong start to the season and sets them up well for upcoming River States Conference play. The baseball team’s struggles highlight the need for improvement as they look to turn their season around in conference action.

The details

In softball, Destiny Forler picked up wins in both games against Grace Christian, including 1.1 perfect innings in relief in the opener and a four-hitter alongside Calie Beikes in Game 2. Mallory Shelton had a 3-for-3 performance with a homer and three RBIs to power the offense. Jazzlyn Stewart drove in four runs, and Kenzie Matern added three hits in the second game. On the baseball side, Carson McNulty had multiple hits in two games, and Ty Nicholson homered in the opener, but the Crimson Pride fell to 3-14 in the three-game series loss to Oakland City.

  • The softball team swept Grace Christian on March 1, 2026.
  • The baseball team dropped a three-game series to Oakland City over the weekend of February 28 - March 1, 2026.

The players

Destiny Forler

A pitcher for the IU Columbus softball team who picked up wins in both games against Grace Christian.

Mallory Shelton

An offensive standout for the IU Columbus softball team, going 3-for-3 with a homer and three RBIs.

Carson McNulty

A player for the IU Columbus baseball team who had multiple hits in two games during the three-game series loss to Oakland City.

Ty Nicholson

A player for the IU Columbus baseball team who hit a home run in the opener of the three-game series against Oakland City.

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What’s next

The IU Columbus softball team will open River States Conference play this weekend at home, while the baseball team will look to turn their season around in their next conference series.

The takeaway

The IU Columbus softball team's strong weekend sweep showcases their potential for a successful conference season, while the baseball team's struggles highlight the need for improvement as they aim to find their footing in conference play.