LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The University of Dayton softball team split the second day of the Bellarmine Classic, downing IUPUI, 6-2, before falling to host Bellarmine, 7-4, in the nightcap.

Dayton moves to 3-3 on the season following today's games.

GAME ONE
Dayton 6, IUPUI 2
• 10 - Dayton recorded 10 hits to IUPUI's four
• 2 - three Flyers tallied two hits including sophomore Quinn Pallardy went 2-for-4 with two RBI and one run scored
• 2B - five Flyers batted a double in the game, including two doubles by Pallardy
Winning Pitcher: Sarah Bailitz (2-0) - 2.3 IP, 5 Ks
Save: Addy Bullis (1) - 1.2 IP, 2 Ks
Losing Pitcher: Lexi Lucas (1-3) - 7.0 IP

GAME TWO
Bellarmine 7, Dayton 4
• 8 - both the Flyers and the Knights each tallied eight hits
• 2 - senior Abby Ehrenborg went 2-for-4 with two runs scored
Winning Pitcher: Carson Goatley (2-2) - 7.0 IP, 3 ER, 5 Ks
Losing Pitcher: Olivia Lessmann (0-1) - 1.1 IP

COACH'S QUOTE
"Our team made outstanding progress this weekend. We are encouraged by our overall growth and look forward to building on our recent momentum." - head coach Cara LaPlaca

UP NEXT
Dayton is set to open the home portion of its 2021 schedule Wednesday, March 10 as it plays host to Bowling Green. The Flyers and Falcons are set to play two at UD Softball Stadium with first pitch set for 3 p.m.