GREEN BAY, Wis. – IUPUI softball's season came to an end today as they were knocked out of the Horizon League Tournament in the opening day. The Jags were sent to the consolation bracket when they fell to host Green Bay in the first game then were knocked out by Youngstown State.
 
In game one of the tournament, IUPUI fell to Green Bay, 4-1. The two teams were evenly matched until a late rally in the seventh inning proved the difference.
 
The Jags pounced first with one run in the bottom of the first inning. Rachael Gregory hit a sacrifice fly to score Kendal Calvert to give IUPUI the 1-0 lead.
 
Madison Bryant was cruising until the fourth inning. With a runner on third and two outs, Bryant struck out the Green Bay batter, but the pitch got away from the catcher allowing the batter to reach and the runner to score, 1-1.
 
The Phoenix rallied in the seventh inning, scoring four runs on five hits to seal the lead at 5-1. IUPUI's offense couldn't overcome the difference falling, 5-1.
 
Bryant took the loss in the circle for the Jags, giving up five runs on six hits with eight strikeouts in 6.2 innings of work.
 
After getting knocked down to the consolation bracket, the Jags faced Youngstown State in the elimination game. The Penguins jumped up on the Jags with three runs in the first inning, 3-0.
 
IUPUI's pitching settled in after the first inning throwing six scoreless innings. The Jags offense strung enough hits together to score one run in the fifth inning. Jaida Speth singled up the middle to score Kennedy Cowan. Although the Jags would record a couple more hits, they couldn't complete the comeback falling, 3-1.
 
Alexa Holman took the loss in the circle throwing a complete game giving up three runs on seven hits with two strikeouts.
 
IUPUI finished the season with an overall record of 16-31.