UIS Softball Splits Doubleheader at Missouri S&T

Prairie Stars win first game 7-4 before falling 5-1 in the second game

Mar. 30, 2026 at 8:05am

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A fragmented, geometric painting in bold primary colors depicting the action and movement of a softball game, with players and the field abstracted into sharp, overlapping planes.A cubist interpretation of the UIS-Missouri S&T softball doubleheader captures the dynamic energy and competitive spirit of the conference matchup.Liberty Today

The UIS softball team split a doubleheader against Missouri S&T on Sunday, winning the first game 7-4 before losing the second game 5-1. In the first game, UIS capitalized on Missouri S&T's errors to score three runs in the second inning and hold on for the victory. However, the Prairie Stars struggled offensively in the second game, managing just four hits in the 5-1 loss.

Why it matters

This doubleheader was an important conference matchup for UIS, as they look to improve their standing in the GLVC standings. The split result keeps UIS in the middle of the pack, but they'll need to find more consistency to make a push for the postseason.

The details

In the first game, UIS took an early 1-0 lead in the first inning and then extended it to 4-0 in the second thanks to RBIs from Jaden Watts, Rosie Bartletti, and an unearned run. Missouri S&T tied it at 4-4 in the third, but UIS regained the lead in the fifth and added two more runs to win 7-4. Calista Stahlhut and Alexis Carroll combined for the pitching win. In the second game, UIS scored first on a wild pitch, but Missouri S&T tied it in the fourth and then scored four runs in the fifth to win 5-1.

  • The doubleheader took place on Sunday, March 29, 2026.
  • UIS and Missouri S&T are in the middle of their GLVC conference schedule.

The players

Rosie Bartletti

A UIS softball player who had two stolen bases and one RBI in the first game.

Jaden Watts

A UIS softball player who had an RBI single in the second inning of the first game.

Olivia DeLuca

A UIS softball player who had two hits and two RBIs in the first game.

Koral Keehner

A UIS softball player who had one hit and one RBI in the first game.

Taylor Nelson

A Missouri S&T softball player who hit a solo home run in the fourth inning of the second game.

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What they’re saying

“We did a good job of capitalizing on their mistakes in the first game, but we just couldn't get the bats going in the second game.”

— Rosie Bartletti, UIS Softball Player

What’s next

Next week, UIS will travel to Liberty, Missouri to play William Jewell on Friday afternoon.

The takeaway

This split doubleheader shows that UIS has the potential to compete with top GLVC teams, but they'll need to find more consistency at the plate and in the field to make a strong push for the postseason.