Abilene, Texas - The University of the Ozarks  softball improved to 11–4 with a 7–1 win over McMurry University softball to win the series.

Game Summary
Ozarks used a big middle innings surge and a complete-game performance by Bailee Cowell to secure the victory. It is the best start since the 2004 season.
Records: Ozarks 11–4, McMurry 8–12–1

Key Moments
3rd inning:
Brilea Rofkahr opened the scoring with a solo home run.
Isabella Hulsey followed with an RBI double to make it 2–0.
4th inning: Ozarks broke it open with three runs.
Rofkahr drove in a run on a groundout.
Emma Reynolds added an RBI single and later stole home to extend the lead to 5–0.
5th inning:
Lori-Ann Hughes singled home another run to make it 6–0.
6th inning:
McMurry scored its only run on an RBI double by Reaghan Staehely.
7th inning:
Bailee Cowell capped the scoring with an RBI single.

Ozarks Offensive Leaders
Bailee Cowell: 3-for-4, RBI
Kamryn Uher: 2-for-4, 2 runs
Lori-Ann Hughes: 2-for-3, RBI
Brilea Rofkahr: HR, 2 RBI
Emma Reynolds: RBI, run scored, 2 stolen bases

Pitching
Bailee Cowell (W):
7.0 IP, 5 H, 1 R (0 ER), 2 BB, 3 K
Threw 89 pitches and allowed only an unearned run.

By the Numbers
Hits: Ozarks 12, McMurry 5
Errors: Ozarks 1, McMurry 2
Ozarks scored in four different innings.