EAST LANSING, Michigan – Thanks to a three-run home run by Lauren Foster and a dazzling performance in the circle by Maddie Schwartz, the Wisconsin softball team earned a 3-0 win over Michigan State on Sunday at Secchia Stadium.

Sunday's win gave the Badgers (17-19) their 12th win in their last 16 games and helped UW earn a series split against the Spartans (11-22).

UW's offense got off to a great start in the top of the first. Badger hitters Ally Miklesh and Abby Herbst drew walks to put runners at first and second base. Lauren Foster then plated both of these runners by sending a three-run home run over the centerfield fence to give UW a 3-0 lead it would never relinquish.

T1: The #Badgers take an early lead 🚨@laurenfoster02 crushes a 3-run homerun for her first of the season 💪#Badgers 3
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— Wisconsin Softball (@BadgerSoftball) May 9, 2021

That run support was all that junior Maddie Schwartz needed as she pitched seven scoreless innings, allowing four hits while striking out 11. In addition, Schwartz did not issue a walk during her complete-game outing.

B7: Congrats to @maschwartz14 on her 100th strikeout this season🔥#Badgers 3
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— Wisconsin Softball (@BadgerSoftball) May 9, 2021

Batting Cleanup
- Foster now has six career home runs after her first-inning blast.
- UW has outscored its opponents 25-9 in the first inning.
- The Badgers have six shutouts this year.  
- After her 11 strikeouts on Sunday, Schwartz now has 101 on the season.  

Up Next
UW closes out the regular season with a homestand against Purdue this weekend. First pitch on Friday is set for 3 p.m., while Saturday's doubleheader and Sunday's series finale are both set for noon starts at Goodman Diamond.