Players of the Illinois series
Erin Montgomery (Illinois)
Montgomery hit a game-tying two-run homer in the second game of
the series, bringing the score to 2-2 in the third inning.
Nicole Motycka (Michigan)
In the first game of the series, Motycka drove in
Michigan’s first three runs, including a two-out, two-run
homer late in the game.
Players of the Iowa series
Ali Arnold (Iowa)
Hitting 2-for-3 in the second game of the series, Arnold also
held Michigan to only three runs from the pitching mound.
Angie Churchill (Michigan)
Replacing Jessica Merchant at shortstop in the second game,
Churchill hit an RBI single in the bottom of the first inning.