Clarksville, Ark. - The University of the Ozarks softball team earned a 4-0 shutout over Austin College on February 27 in Clarksville, improving to 6-2 on the season.

Ozarks (6-2, 4-0 SCAC) scored all four runs between the third and fifth innings while junior pitcher Bailee Cowell delivered a dominant performance in the circle. Cowell (5-0) tossed a complete-game shutout, allowing just four hits with six strikeouts and no walks on 73 pitches.

Key Moments

• 3rd Inning: Isabella Hulsey lined a two-run single down the right-field line, plating Kamryn Uher and Grace Price to give Ozarks a 2-0 lead.
• 4th Inning: Grace Price doubled to left field to score Jorden Hodges, extending the advantage to 3-0.
• 5th Inning: Emma Reynolds crossed the plate after Hulsey reached on an Austin error to make it 4-0.

Standout Performances

• Bailee Cowell: 7.0 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 6 K
• Emma Reynolds: 2-for-3, run scored, stolen base
• Isabella Hulsey: 1-for-3, 2 RBI, stolen base
• Grace Price: 1-for-3, double, RBI, run scored

Ozarks finished with four hits and capitalized on two Austin errors, while the defense turned a double play behind Cowell. Austin managed four hits but could not break through against the Ozarks' right-hander.

Ozarks returns to action in Saturday with a double-header against Austin.