Marshall's Bub Feringa (48) swings on a pitch as the Marshall University softball team takes on Texas State on Saturday, April 29, 2023, in Huntington.
Texas State's Megan Kelnar (00) prepares to bat as the Marshall University softball team takes on Texas State on Saturday, April 29, 2023, in Huntington.
Texas State's JJ Smith (25), left, catches out Marshall's Bri Godfrey (24) at first base as the Marshall University softball team takes on Texas State on Saturday, April 29, 2023, in Huntington.
Marshall’s Camryn Michallas, right, chases down Texas State’s Megan Kelnar between third base and home plate during an NCAA softball game against Texas State on Saturday in Huntington.
Marshall's Bub Feringa (48) swings on a pitch as the Marshall University softball team takes on Texas State on Saturday, April 29, 2023, in Huntington.
Texas State's Megan Kelnar (00) prepares to bat as the Marshall University softball team takes on Texas State on Saturday, April 29, 2023, in Huntington.
Texas State's JJ Smith (25), left, catches out Marshall's Bri Godfrey (24) at first base as the Marshall University softball team takes on Texas State on Saturday, April 29, 2023, in Huntington.
Marshall’s Camryn Michallas, right, chases down Texas State’s Megan Kelnar between third base and home plate during an NCAA softball game against Texas State on Saturday in Huntington.
HUNTINGTON — Grace Chelemen did her part to make Senior Day a success for Marshall. And Sydney Nester did as well with one inning of work to save the effort by starter Savannah Rice and deliver the Thundering Herd the win over Texas State, 2-1, in front of 479 fans Saturday at Dot Hicks Field.
“Made it interesting,” Marshall coach Megan Lyon Smith said. “Got it done on Senior Day and that’s big. Cailey (Joyce), Grace and Sydney have done so much for us.”