DECATUR, Ill. — Lawrence University (1-2) fell to Millikin University (7-3) with a final score of 12-1 on Saturday. The Vikings managed just one hit while committing three errors, as the Big Blue capitalized with a nine-run second inning.

Lawrence opened the scoring in the second inning when Sage Beebe-Jenny reached on a throwing error, advanced to third on a groundout, and scored on Myles Brincks' groundout, giving the Vikings an early lead. However, Millikin responded with a significant offensive push. Easton Steck scored on a throwing error, followed by Pete Britton's two-run double, which contributed to a nine-run inning for the Big Blue. Lawrence trailed 9-1 by the end of the second inning.

In the third inning, Millikin extended its lead. Leyton Ivers doubled and later scored on a throwing error, adding another run for the Big Blue. The scoreboard read 10-1 in favor of Millikin after three innings.

The fourth inning saw Millikin continue to capitalize on the Vikings' defensive miscues. Julian Cabanin scored on a wild pitch, and Kameron Ross singled to bring in another run, increasing Millikin's lead to 12-1 through four innings.

Despite a quiet performance from Lawrence's offense in the remaining innings, the defense managed to hold the Big Blue scoreless for the last three innings. However, the early deficit proved insurmountable. Millikin secured a decisive victory with a final score of 12-1.

Liam Shackleton started for the Vikings, pitching 1 2/3 innings and allowing nine runs on six hits, while striking out two and walking four. Max Huddleston came in relief, throwing 3 1/3 innings and surrendering three earned runs on six hits, with five flyouts and five groundouts. Julius Christensen finished the game, pitching an inning and allowing one hit and a hit-by-pitch, keeping the scoreless streak intact during his appearance.