CHICKASHA, Okla. – The Ottawa University softball team stayed alive in its NAIA Opening Round with a 1-0 victory over Mount Marty University on Tuesday afternoon at Bill Smith Ballpark.

Ottawa broke a 0-0 tie in the bottom the fourth inning. Hannah Copeland reached first in a walk. Kelcie Kippes sacrificed Copeland to second, putting her in scoring position and bringing Jillian Kygar to the plate. Kygar put the ball in play and Copeland took off for home. The MMU second baseman dropped the pop up and Copeland crossed home plate, giving OU a 1-0 lead.

In the final three innings, only two MMU players reached base and OU took the 1-0 victory.

Inside the Box Score

• Riley Newbold, Madison Bunfill, and Aliks Serna had one hit apiece.
• Casson Rasmussen earned her 21^st win of the season. She pitched seven innings in the victory, striking out seven and only allowing three hits.

Who is Next
Ottawa (36-14-1) will look to avenge yesterday's 3-0 loss to College of Idaho when the teams meet today at 6:00 p.m. in an elimination game.