The Indiana softball team lines up during the national anthem before the game against Loyola Chicago on March 10, 2026, at Andy Mohr Field in Bloomington. The Hoosiers beat Loyola, advancing their record to 19-5. Sophomore outfielder Hannah Haberstroh gets hit by a pitch during the game against Loyola Chicago on March 10, 2026, at Andy Mohr Field in Bloomington. Haberstroh advanced to first and walked in a run. Senior catcher Avery Parker catches a ball in the batter's box during the game against Loyola Chicago on March 10, 2026, at Andy Mohr Field in Bloomington. Loyola scored six runs against the Hoosiers' 11. Sophomore pitcher Ella Troutt throws the ball during the game against Loyola Chicago on Mar. 10, 2026, at Andy Mohr Field in Bloomington. Troutt threw her first shutout game prior to the matchup against Loyola Chicago. Junior short stop Alex Cooper slides into second base during the game against Loyola Chicago on March 10, 2026, at Andy Mohr Field in Bloomington. Cooper scored three runs in the game. Freshman pitcher Aubree Hooks winds up to throw a pitch during the game against Loyola Chicago on March 10, 2026, at Andy Mohr Field in Bloomington. Hooks pitched for 1.1 innings. Junior second baseman Aly VanBrandt and junior short stop Alex Cooper chest bump before the start of their first field appearance of the game against Loyola Chicago on March 10, 2026, at Andy Mohr Field in Bloomington. Both were ranked in their position for Softball America's march position power rankings. Sophomore third baseman Madalyn Strader reaches for a fly ball hit during the game against Loyola Chicago on March 10, 2026, at Andy Mohr Field in Bloomington. Strader had a .413 batting average and made National Fastpitch Coaches Association's Great Lakes Region First Team her freshman year. Junior second baseman Aly VanBrandt slides into home plate during the game against Loyola Chicago on March 10, 2026, at Andy Mohr Field in Bloomington. VanBrandt hit three home runs in the game. Sophomore first baseman Josie Bird reaches to catch the ball thrown by her catcher during the game against Loyola Chicago on March 10, 2026, at Andy Mohr Field in Bloomington. Bird made the out at first base off of a third strike. Indiana softball players high-five kids after the game against Loyola Chicago on March 10, 2026, at Andy Mohr Field in Bloomington. The Hoosiers defeated the Ramblers 11-6.
PHOTOS: Indiana softball defeats Chicago Loyola
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