Junior utility player Aly VanBrandt hits the ball in the game against Minnesota on March 7, 2026, at Andy Mohr Field in Bloomington. The victory pushed the Hoosiers to 17–5 overall. Senior catcher and utility player Avery Parker reaches to catch a foul ball in the game against Minnesota on March 7, 2026, at Andy Mohr Field in Bloomington. The Hoosiers defeated the Golden Gophers 5-0. Senior outfielder Ellie Goins hits a ball in the fifth inning of the game against Minnesota on March 7, 2026, at Andy Mohr Field in Bloomington. Goins had one hit and two RBIs in the game. Senior catcher and utility player Avery Parker (left) and sophomore catcher and infielder Josie Bird (right) high five during the game against Minnesota on March 7, 2026, at Andy Mohr Field in Bloomington. Indiana gave up three hits to Minnesota. Junior utility player Alex Cooper waves to the crowd before her at-bat during the game against Minnesota on March 7, 2026, at Andy Mohr Field in Bloomington. Cooper was named the No. 13 shortstop in Softball America’s March Position Power Rankings. Sophomore infielder Madalyn Strader prepares to take her first at-bat in the game against Minnesota on March 7, 2026, at Andy Mohr Field in Bloomington. Strader scored one run in the game. Sophomore catcher and infielder Josie Bird reaches to make a catch during the game against Minnesota on March 7, 2026, at Andy Mohr Field in Bloomington. Bird hit a leadoff double in the second inning. Senior catcher and utility player Avery Parker hits a ball to left field in the game against Minnesota on March 7, 2026, at Andy Mohr Field in Bloomington. Parker had four at-bats in the game. Freshman outfielder Nevaeh Nash runs toward home plate as she tries to score during the game against Minnesota on March 7, 2026, at Andy Mohr Field in Bloomington. Nash came into the game as a pinch runner and scored one run. The Indiana softball team huddles together after the fourth inning in the game against Minnesota on March 7, 2026, at Andy Mohr Field in Bloomington. The Hoosiers scored five runs on nine hits in the game.
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