EDMOND, Okla.– Rogers State softball (6-1) took down Southwestern Oklahoma State (0-2) in the first game of the OC/UCO Invitational on Friday.
 
The Hillcats got things started in the first inning with an early 1-0 lead. Tailee Reding walked on four pitches to start the frame and later scored on a Makayla Bowman RBI double down the left field line.
 
Both pitching staffs worked the next three innings without giving up a run.
 
RSU added to their lead with two runs in the fifth inning to push out to a 3-0 lead. Reding scored Rebecca Bell on a RBI fielder's choice. Jaylan Gibson drove in Nicole Price with a sacrifice fly to center.
 
Andrea Morales (4-0) was nearly untouchable in the circle as she earned the shutout win with 13 strikeouts and allowed only three hits and one walk. Brianna Cryer (0-1) suffered the loss.
 
The Hillcats will be back in action tomorrow as they face off against Southern Nazarene and Oklahoma Christian. The games are set to begin at 12:45 p.m. and 5:15 p.m., respectively.