<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3WxD72_0sXSSxh900" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3WxD72_0sXSSxh900" width="1750" height="1167" ></figure><p>Columbia College and Stephens softball met Friday in a pivotal American Midwest Conference doubleheader at Cosmo Park, with the host Cougars winning 4-0 in Game 1 and the Stars bouncing back to win the second game 6-4.</p><p>The first game was a controlled defensive effort for Columbia (19-17, 10-8 AMC). Rock Bridge alum Ella Schouten improved to 8-2 in the circle this season after striking out 13 and allowing just three hits in a complete-game shutout for the hosts.</p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2fyZNC_0sXSSxh900" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2fyZNC_0sXSSxh900" width="1681" height="1233" ><figcaption>Stephens third baseman Ivy Smart, right, prepares for a pitch to Columbia first baseman Emily King in the second game of a doubleheader Friday at Cosmo Park. The Stars beat the Cougars 6-4 after losing the first game 4-0. Caroline Larson/Missourian</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=43hCVm_0sXSSxh900" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=43hCVm_0sXSSxh900" width="1175" height="1763" ><figcaption>Columbia starting pitcher Kathryn Guinn winds up in the second game of a doubleheader against Stephens on Friday at Cosmo Park in Columbia. The Tolton alum struck out three and allowed three runs on five hits and a walk in the Cougars' 6-4 loss to the Stars. Caroline Larson/Missourian</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1HeA3y_0sXSSxh900" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1HeA3y_0sXSSxh900" width="1750" height="1018" ><figcaption>Stephens center fielder Avery Throckmorton, right, beats the tag of Columbia shortstop Sophia Angel at second base during the second game of a doubleheader Friday at Cosmo Park. Throckmorton went 1-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in the Stars' 6-4 win over the Cougars. Caroline Larson/Missourian</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4V6aTy_0sXSSxh900" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4V6aTy_0sXSSxh900" width="1247" height="1662" ><figcaption>Stephens right fielder Gillian Hale scores on an RBI single by left fielder&nbsp;Lyndsey Hood during the second game of a doubleheader against Columbia on Friday at Cosmo Park. The Stars beat the Cougars 6-4 after losing the first game 4-0. Caroline Larson/Missourian</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3Gkqbw_0sXSSxh900" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3Gkqbw_0sXSSxh900" width="1175" height="1763" ><figcaption>Columbia right fielder Jodi Polly looks at a pitch in the second game of a doubleheader against Stephens on Friday at Cosmo Park. The Cougars lost 6-4 after winning the first game 4-0. Caroline Larson/Missourian</figcaption></figure></div></body>

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Columbia, Stephens softball split doubleheader in crosstown matchup

Columbia College and Stephens softball met Friday in a pivotal American Midwest Conference doubleheader at Cosmo Park, with the host Cougars winning 4-0 in Game 1 and the Stars bouncing back to win the second game 6-4. The first game was a controlled defensive effort for Columbia (19-17, 10-8 AMC)....

Columbia, Stephens softball split doubleheader in crosstown matchup

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