STILLWATER, Okla. - Wichita State was unable to capitalize on a terrific pitching performance from sophomore starter Sloan Anderson, falling in eight innings to 2011 Women's College World Series participant Oklahoma State, 2-1.

After giving up a leadoff triple to Oklahoma State second baseman Ari Morrison and subsequent sacrifice fly, Anderson found her rhythm and was nearly flawless over the games final seven innings giving up two earned runs and striking out a pair of Cowgirl hitters.

The Shockers trailed 1-0 through five innings before Rachel Milnark legged out a bloop hit over the third baseman and turned it into a one-out double. Milnark then stole third before being driven in by Sydney Stuever's single through the left side of the infield to even the score.

In the bottom of the eighth OSU center fielder Kelsey Anchors laid down a leadoff bunt single, stole second and advanced to third on a sacrifice bunt. The final play of the game came when Julie Ward hit a slow bouncer to the first base side of the pitchers circle that found light and advanced Anchors home as the game-winning run.

Wichita State opens Missouri Valley Conference play with a three game series against Southern Illinois beginning with a Saturday doubleheader at 12 p.m.

 

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