University of Saskatchewan stayed in it until the end, but UBC Okanagan pulled away late in a 7-1 victory on Saturday. The game was tied at one with UBC Okanagan batting in the top of the fifth when Jessica Podskalny singled on a 2-0 count, scoring two runs. The University of Saskatchewan struggled to contain the high-powered offense of UBC Okanagan, giving up seven runs. UBC Okanagan got things moving in the first inning. Sheyanne Lawrence grounded out, scoring one run. In the bottom of the third inning, University of Saskatchewan tied things up at one when Jodi Bouvier singled on a 0-1 count, scoring one run. UBC Okanagan scored four runs in the sixth inning. The big inning for UBC Okanagan came thanks to a single by Jessica Douglas and a double by Podskalny. Mikaela Janzen took the win for UBC Okanagan. Janzen went two innings, allowing zero runs on zero hits, striking out three and walking zero. Nevada Johnson threw three innings in relief out of the bullpen. Breanne Welder took the loss for University of Saskatchewan. The hurler lasted two innings, allowing five hits and zero runs while striking out one and walking zero. Lauren Pollard started the game for University of Saskatchewan. The bulldog allowed eight hits and seven runs over five innings, striking out five Podskalny started the game for UBC Okanagan. The pitcher went two innings, allowing zero runs on one hit, striking out five and walking zero. Sarah Kostuk went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead University of Saskatchewan in hits. UBC Okanagan had 13 hits in the game. Gabriela Isaak, Taylor Roeseler, Podskalny, and Cassidy Kellow all had multiple hits for UBC Okanagan. Isaak led UBC Okanagan with three hits in four at bats.

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