USI Softball snaps skid with series finale win over Morehead State

Screaming Eagles strike early, cruise to 6-2 victory in OVC matchup

Apr. 3, 2026 at 7:52pm

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The University of Southern Indiana Softball team snapped a six-game losing streak with a 6-2 victory over Morehead State University in the series finale on Friday. USI scored runs in each of the first three innings to build an early lead, led by multiple-hit games from Jadyn Tinsley, Grace Huffman, Katelyn Marx, and Caroline Stapleton. Sophomore pitcher Kylie Witthaus went the distance, striking out three and allowing just four hits.

Why it matters

The win was an important bounce-back for USI Softball, which had struggled recently in Ohio Valley Conference play. The Screaming Eagles improved to 11-21 overall and 8-7 in the OVC, keeping them in the hunt for a postseason berth.

The details

USI struck early, scoring two runs in the first inning on RBI singles from Jadyn Tinsley and Grace Huffman. They added another run in the second to make it 3-0, then tacked on three more in the third to extend the lead to 6-0. Katelyn Marx and Caroline Stapleton each drove in a run in the third. Morehead State scored single runs in the fifth and sixth innings, but Witthaus held them in check the rest of the way to secure the victory.

  • The game was played on Friday, April 3, 2026.

The players

Jadyn Tinsley

A freshman infielder for the University of Southern Indiana Softball team who had three hits and an RBI in the game.

Grace Huffman

A sophomore designated player for the University of Southern Indiana Softball team who had an RBI single in the first inning.

Kylie Witthaus

A sophomore pitcher for the University of Southern Indiana Softball team who went the distance, striking out three and allowing just four hits.

Katelyn Marx

A freshman outfielder for the University of Southern Indiana Softball team who had two hits and an RBI.

Caroline Stapleton

A senior outfielder for the University of Southern Indiana Softball team who had two hits and two RBIs.

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What they’re saying

“The win was an important bounce-back for USI Softball, which had struggled recently in Ohio Valley Conference play.”

— Greg Kathary, Author

What’s next

The Screaming Eagles begin a two-week road swing in Ohio Valley Conference play next week, traveling to Tennessee Tech University for a three-game set on Saturday and Sunday.

The takeaway

USI Softball's decisive victory over Morehead State demonstrates the team's resilience and ability to rebound from a recent slump. The Screaming Eagles' offensive production and strong pitching performance suggest they are poised to make a push for the postseason in the final stretch of the Ohio Valley Conference schedule.