Marshall Owls (Marshall, MO) backers left the game pleased Thursday as they saw their softball squad nudge the visiting Fulton Hornets (Fulton, MO), 17-16 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, Marshall upgrades its record to 2-3 on the year. The Owls host Smith-Cotton (Sedalia, MO) to confront the Tigers in a non-league match on Thursday, September 11. The Tigers come into the match with a record of 1-0.

In their next game, the Hornets confront the Eldon Mustangs (Eldon, MO) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, September 8. Fulton will attempt to upgrade on its 1-3 season record. The Mustangs enter the challenge with a 2-1 record after their 15-0 non-league loss to Southern Boone (Ashland, MO).