A seven-run first inning propelled the Panther softball team to a win over Indian Hills Community College, as UNI scored 14 runs off of just 16 hits to tally a final score of 14-10.  Sophomore pitcher Erica Oler took the mound, allowing three runs out of the gate in the top of the first inning, but the Panthers were quick to respond.  Senior Sammey Bunch slammed a two-run dinger to get UNI rolling. Waterloo native Jaclyn Spencer followed up with a double just minutes later to tie the game at 3-3. The offensive assault continued as Kamryn Shaffer smashed a grand slam to left field to take a 7-3 lead.

After scoring seven runs in the first, the Panthers gave up two runs to the Warriors in the second inning to bring the score to 7-5.  Per usual, the Cats fought right back with a solo homer by Spencer, extending the lead to 8-5. The back and forth affair continued with Indian Hills tying the game at 8-8 in the third, but Adara Opiola cleared the bases with a double to regain a 10-8 lead.  The Panthers scored a total of 10 runs in the first three innings, and would follow that with another run in the fifth.

With an 11-9 lead, the Panthers put up three runs in the last three innings, ultimately sealing the victory 14-10.   

Up next, UNI will play at home until Sep. 28-29 when they travel to Des Moines to take on Iowa, Iowa State and Drake.