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The Illinois College softball team faced defeats against Webster and Belhaven during the Fontbonne Tournament at Plummer Family Park in Edwardsville, Illinois. The Lady Blues lost to Webster with a score of 4-0 in their first game and then suffered an 8-3 loss to Belhaven in the second game of the day. This leaves IC with a record of 0-4 for the season.

In their match against Webster, the Lady Blues struggled against strong pitching, managing only three hits from Halie Williams, Cheyenne Anderson, and Calynn Gicante. Julia Drake was on the mound for IC, pitching five innings and allowing four runs (one earned) on ten hits while striking out three batters and walking one.

During the second game against Belhaven, IC fell behind early as Belhaven scored four runs in the top of the second inning. IC attempted a comeback in the bottom of the third when Allison Mortland doubled to right field, bringing home Claudia Adam who had reached base on a fielder's choice.

Belhaven extended their lead by scoring another run in the fourth inning and added three more runs in the sixth. In response, IC managed to score two runs late in the seventh inning after Elysia Hand tripled to bring home pinch runner Lucy Snow. Hand later scored on a ground out by Taylor Henry.

Hannah Crouch took the loss for IC in this game after pitching 5 1/3 innings where she gave up seven hits and allowed seven runs (six earned), along with four walks and two strikeouts.

Looking ahead, Illinois College will travel to Kissimmee, Florida next week for their annual southern trip. They are scheduled to play Ursinus College at 10:15 a.m., followed by a match against University of Dubuque at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday.