Softball to host Wisconsin for two-game series

The IU Softball team defeated Indiana State 5-2 Thursday afternoon to extend their win streak to five games and improve their record to 25-15 (6-2). The Hoosiers have won 14 of their last 16 games overall and improved to 10-1 at home. The Hoosiers welcome Wisconsin this weekend for a two game set.

Sophomore pitcher Jessica Dobson started for the Hoosiers and went four and two thirds innings and gave up two earned runs before giving way to senior Morgan Melloh. The Hoosiers trailed 2-0 before junior Samantha Berenter’s three run homer in the fourth inning.

Sophomore Amanda Wagner continued her hot hitting with a two-run double in the sixth inning to stretch the lead to 5-2. The double stretched Wagner’s hitting streak to four games and it was also the fourth straight game with an RBI.

The Hoosiers are currently tied for second in the Big Ten with Illinois and sit only one game back of No. 2 Michigan.