Houghton University softball split a pair of games on Friday during its spring trip, edging Baruch College 7–6 in the opener before falling 12–3 to Concordia University Chicago in the second game.
 

Game 1: Houghton 7, Baruch 6

The Highlanders rallied from an early deficit to secure a gritty one-run victory.

• The Rally: Trailing 3-0 in the 2nd, Ella Christ hit a two-run triple, followed by a Sarah McArthur RBI single to tie the game.

• The Lead: In the 3rd, Houghton loaded the bases. Phoebe Ruth drew a walk to score Hannah Fish. Kelley Burnett then delivered a clutch two-run double. Kareena Ulfig added the final run on a bases-loaded walk to make it 7-3.

• Pitching: Abigail Pitts (1-0) started and earned the win, pitching 4.0 innings. Kareena Ulfig was perfect in relief, throwing 3.0 scoreless, hitless innings with three strikeouts to earn the save.

Houghton Top Performers:

• Kelley Burnett: 2-for-3, 2B, 2 RBI, SB

• Ella Christ: 1-for-4, 3B, 2 RBI, 2 R

• Hannah Fish: 1-for-2, 2 R, 2 BB

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Game 2: Concordia University Chicago 12, Houghton 3

The Highlanders broke through late in the game to avoid the shutout, scoring three runs in the final frames.

• The 5th Inning: Adelynn Killian reached on a fielder's choice and came around to score on an RBI single by Kelley Burnett.

• The 7th Inning: Abigail Pitts hit a two-run double that scored Adelynn Killian (who reached on a walk) and Phoebe Ruth (who reached on an error).

• Pitching & Defensive Changes: Kareena Ulfig started and took the loss. Rebecca Oates entered in relief in the 3rd inning.

• Houghton Hits: Sarah McArthur, and Kelley Burnett all recorded singles, while Abigail Pitts and Adelynn Killian each had doubles.
  
  Houghton finished its Florida trip with a record of 3-5 and will have a break before hosting Hilbert for a doubleheader on March 17.