BIRMINGHAM, Ala. --Lindenwood ran into a buzzsaw in the circle Sunday as sophomore Angelina Russo threw a no-hitter with four strikeouts for Ball State, leading the Cardinals over the Lions 10-1.

Freshman Avery Wapp (0-3) started and took the loss in the circle for Lindenwood (MO) (2-8, ).

In the batter's box, the Lions were led by sophomore Mya Bethany, who went 0-for-2 on the day with an RBI.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Lions were trailing 4-0 in the fourth inning when they first put runs on the board. Freshman Dallis Darnell came across to score the lone run of the inning for Lindenwood (MO) and get them on the board. The Lions were unable to get any closer, as Ball State added six runs to their tally on the way to a 10-1 final.

GAME NOTES

» Lindenwood highest scoring inning was the fourth, when it pushed one run across.
» Lindenwood pitchers faced 26 Ball State hitters in the game, allowing one ground balls and six fly balls while striking out four.
» Bethany led the Lions at the plate, going 0-for-2 with an RBI.
» Ball State was led offensively by senior Amaia Daniel, who went 1-for-3 with a double and three RBI.
» Russo led the Cardinals pitching staff, throwing five innings of one-run ball.