INDIANAPOLIS – In a pitcher's duel and defensive battle, IU Indy outlasted Oakland in dramatic fashion with a 1-0 walk-off win in the ninth inning on Sunday afternoon.
 
Morgan Gilbert delivered the game-winner, drilling a triple to right-center to score Corrine Martz and cap off a tightly contested Horizon League match up. Martz, pinch running after a lead-off walk by Kinsey Pfeiffer, came around to score the lone run of the game as the Jaguars improved to 18-25 (12-9 Horizon).
 
The win was anchored by a pitching gem in the circle from Clara Phariss, who tossed a complete-game shutout, scattering eight hits while striking out six and stranding 10 Oakland runners.
 
IU Indy's defense helped seal the win. The Jaguars made several highlight-reel plays to keep the Golden Grizzlies off the scoreboard, including multiple diving grabs.
 
Oakland had several opportunities to score in both the eighth and ninth innings, but the relentless IU Indy defense rose to the occasion every time. In the top of the ninth, center fielder Kendal Calvert laid out to snag a line drive with two runners on base, preserving the scoreless tie and setting the stage for Gilbert's walk-off hit.
 
Calvert led IU Indy offensively with two hits and three stolen bases, while Gilbert reached base twice and tallied the game-winning RBI. Molly Kable added two hits and Reese Rosenbaum added the sixth IU Indy hit.
 
IU Indy will next travel across town to Butler for a midweek non-conference match up on Tuesday, April 29. The Jags and Bulldogs are set for a 4:00 PM first pitch.