NCMC softball opened their Region 16 play on the road with a pair of defeats at Crowder College (12-7, 12-6) before rebounding with a pair of wins at Missouri State University-West Plains (11-1, 14-2).  The team holds an overall record of 5-9 and a 2-2 mark in region play.  Next up will be four home games against Three Rivers CC on Wednesday-Thursday.

Home runs powered the way for the Pirates at MSU-West Plains in the sweep.  Trinity Alderman led the way by belting a pair of homers while Kenley Moore, Myla Laws, Alex Endicott, Addison Huber and Cassi Rodgers each chipped in with one.

In the game one defeat to Crowder, Ireland Bloss had a terrific offensive performance.  She knocked 2 home runs while going 2-4 with 4 RBIs and 2 runs scored.  Endicott also stood out, going 2-3 with a homer of her own.  Taking the loss in the pitcher's circle was Emma Lisenbee who surrendered 9 earned runs over 4 innings.

In game two with Crowder, Brookelynn Becker paced the offense.  She went 3-4 with a pair of doubles and 3 RBIs.  Ella Barnett went 2-4 with a pair of runs scored.  Cassi Rodgers took the loss, allowing 8 earned runs in 3.1 innings pitched.