Senior catcher Avery Parker stands with her team as she receives the title of Home Run Queen 2026 before the game against the University of Evansville on April 29, 2026, at Andy Mohr Field in Bloomington. Parker hit 17 home runs before the start of the Wednesday night game. Senior outfielder Ellie Goins swings to hit a pitch during the game against the University of Evansville on April 29, 2026, at Andy Mohr Field in Bloomington. Goins had two hits in the game. Senior catcher Avery Parker celebrates her first home run of the game as she steps on home plate during the game against the University of Evansville on April 29, 2026, at Andy Mohr Field in Bloomington. Parker scored once in the game. Sophomore infielder Madalyn Strader runs home to score the fifth run of the game against the University of Evansville on April 29, 2026, at Andy Mohr Field in Bloomington. Strader had three hits in the game. Senior catcher Avery Parker high fives her coach after hitting a home run during the game against the University of Evansville on April 29, 2026, at Andy Mohr Field in Bloomington. Parker had one hit in the game. Junior utility player Aly VanBrandt starts to lead off first base while junior utility player Alex Cooper steps up to bat before the game against the University of Evansville on April 29, 2026, at Andy Mohr Field in Bloomington. The Hoosiers beat Evansville 8-0. Senior catcher Avery Parker hits a leadoff home run during the game against the University of Evansville on April 29, 2026, at Andy Mohr Field in Bloomington. Parker had two runs batted in. Junior pitcher Taylor Hess pitches a ball in the second inning of the game against the University of Evansville on April 29, 2026, at Andy Mohr Field in Bloomington. Hess pitched five innings and helped the Hoosiers to an 8-0 win.
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