Blue Hawks softball splits in Arizona opener

TUCSON, Ariz. — The Dickinson State softball team scored three runs in the eighth inning to edge Siena Heights University 4-2 in its opening game of the Tucson Invitational.

Senior Jess Huseby knocked in two runs in the inning

The Blue Hawks (2-6) dropped their second game of the day to Judson University 5-0.

Dickinson State 4, Siena Heights 2

DSU 010 000 03 — 4 10 2

SHU 000 001 01 — 2 6 1

Reagan Lawrence, Tiffany Morgan and Claudia Torres. Katie O’Hotzke and Gabby Martinez. W–Morgan (1-0). L–O’Hotzke (0-1).

Highlights: DSU, Janell LaRont 2-4, 3B, run; Lindsay Sullivan 2-4, RBI, run; Kristy Ortiz 1-3, run, Jess Huseby 1-4, 3B, 2 RBI. SHU, Brittney Rhodes 1-4, 2B; Tearra Donavan 2-4, 2B.

Judson University 5, Dickinson State 0

Judson 032 000 0 — 5 8 2

DSU 000 000 0 — 0 3 1

Sarah Boyer and Jennifer Bond. Taysia Kaufman and Aubrey Ayala. W–Boyer. L–Kaufman (0-4). HR–Emily England, JU.

Highlights: Ju, Concetta Lampugnano 2-4; England 2-4, HR; Bond 2-3, 2B.

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