· Game 1 box score
· Game 2 box score
SAN ANTONIO — Senior Jessica Rogers went a combined 6-for-7 with four home runs to help UTSA gain a split in doubleheader action against conference leader Nicholls State on Saturday at Roadrunner Field. In a battle between the top two teams in the Southland Conference, the Roadrunners secured a 4-1 game two victory highlighted by Rogers two-run blast in the bottom of the fifth inning. The Colonels won the series opener, 7-6.
After today’s action, UTSA is 17-18 overall and 11-3 in SLC action. Nicholls State stands at 17-11 and 8-2.
Picking up the win for UTSA was pitcher Janeille Nickels, who recorded five strikeouts in seven innings to improve to 8-7. Recording the loss for the Colonels was Jessica Barksdale (2-1), who also picked up her second save of the year in game one.
The first game saw a total of nine combined homers, including three off the bat of Rogers and a solo shot by Aimee Murray. However, the Colonels capitalized on five long balls of their own and made timely defensive plays including two rally-killing double plays to hold on for the narrow win.
Pitcher Amanda Nikolenko recorded the loss for UTSA, dropping her to 9-11. Krystain Ensminger improved to 10-6.
UTSA will return to action on Sunday in the rubber match. First pitch is scheduled for noon.
