CLERMONT, Fla. - The Plattsburgh State softball team picked up a big win against Ithaca to open the day before dropping Wednesday's second game to the University of Wisconsin-Stout.

The Cardinals scored three runs early and were able to hang on for a 3-2 win against Ithaca. In the first inning, Brittany Marshall got the game going with a lead-off single and scored on a double to center field by Allison Smiddy. An RBI single from Katie McNally later in the inning gave Plattsburgh (4-3) a 2-0 lead.

Megan Price scored on a fielder's choice the following inning to give the Cardinals a three-run lead.

The Bombers plated a run in the fifth and the sixth inning, but Plattsburgh was able to keep them at bay. Ashley Marshall earned the win, scattering eight hits and striking out 10 in a complete game.

In the second game, Wisconsin-Stout staged a five-run rally in the seventh inning to top the Cardinals 7-3. A sacrifice bunt by Michelle Iannone and a two-run home run by Megan Price gave Plattsburgh a 3-1 lead after two innings.

Wisconsin-Stout scored a run in the sixth to cut the Cardinals' lead to 3-2, but Heather Loughran struggled to close out the game. Loughran allowed six earned runs and eight hits in seven innings. The Plattsburgh pitcher walked three and struck out eight batters in the loss.

Plattsburgh continues the spring trip tomorrow with games against Lesley University and Wesleyan University. Game times are 9 and 11 a.m. respectively.