Feb. 7, 2004

Kingsville, Texas - The Lady Blues went 1-1 in their first action of the 2004 season toping North Dakota 3-2 and then falling to host school Texas A&M-Kingsville 1-0. On Sunday, the Lady Blues will take on MIAA foe Emporia State and Midwestern State.

Washburn 3, North Dakota 2 Box Score | Season Stats

A three-run third inning was all Washburn needed as they edged North Dakota, 3-2 in the first game of the Texas A&M-Kingsville Softball Classic Saturday afternoon at Hubert Field.

North Dakota sophomore pitcher Tara Peterson allowed just three hits, but they all came in the third inning. The rest of the way she allowed just four walks and struck out 11.

A single by Dara Clouse with two on in the third scored Ashley Webb, then an error by centerfielder Terisa Syvertsen allowed a second run to score and for Clouse to advance to third. Katie Schmidt then singled to score Clouse. UND mounted a rally in the fifth with a pair of runs, but they were unable to get any more off winner Joanne Fluker. Kim Woodson-Sitler had two stolen bases in the win.

Texas A&M-Kingsville 1, Washburn 0 Box Score | Season Stats

The Lady Blues started out fine with Ashley Webb's lead-off double to start the game, however it was the only hit and baserunner the Lady Blues would get the rest of the day as Texas A&M-Kingsville's Jensen struck out 12 Lady Blues. Erin Pierce struck out and allowed five hits and the one run in the loss.