GREAT BEND, Kan. – The Ottawa University softball team fell in its second game at the KCAC Softball Tournament on Friday evening, 5-1, to McPherson College.

Ottawa struck first, taking the early lead in the bottom of the first inning. Madison Bunfill doubled to left-center, scoring Riley Newbold and OU led 1-0.

McPherson answered with a run in the top of the second to tie the game, 1-1. The Bulldogs then scored one in the third and three in the fourth to take a 5-1 lead over the Braves. Ottawa was not able to rally in its final three at bats, falling to McPherson 5-1.

Inside the Box Score

• Riley Newbold and Justyse Rodriguez had two hits apiece.
• Amber Flummerfelt pitched in 3.1 innings in the loss.
• Loralei Gilbert pitched 2.2 innings, striking out one.
• Kelcie Kippes pitched the seventh.

Who is Next
Ottawa (33-12-1) plays Tabor College on Saturday, May 7 at 12:00 p.m.