HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS — South Dakota softball defeated Creighton 5-2 Sunday morning at the Bearkat Softball Complex to close out play at the Bearkat Classic.

South Dakota 5, Creighton 2
South Dakota struck early with a four-run first inning and never trailed. After three walks loaded the bases, Delaney White delivered a grand slam to left field to give the Coyotes a 4-0 advantage. 

Creighton got on the board in the second inning, but South Dakota added an insurance run in the fifth. Abi Brown drove in White with an RBI single up the middle, extending the lead to 5-1. 

The Bluejays added a run late, but South Dakota held on for the three-run win. The Coyotes took advantage of early scoring opportunities and held Creighton to limited production throughout most of the game. Madison Evans earned the win in the circle, turning in a steady performance across a complete-game effort. 
 
Pitching Decision 
W: Madison Evans (2-1)
L: Audrey Gilman (1-1)
 
Coyote Stat Leaders 
Delaney White | 1-3, 1 HR, 2 R, 4 RBI
Madison Evans | 1-3, 1 R, 1 BB | 7 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 6 K
Abi Brown | 1-3, 1 RBI
 
Up Next
The Yotes will travel to Phoenix, Ariz. to play in the GCU Invitational next weekend where they face Northern Colorado, Sac State, and Grand Canyon.