INDEPENDENCE, MO. ? Kansas salvaged a split in softball with UMKC on Wednesday at Adair Park.

UMKC won the first game, 2-1, before the Jayhawks rebounded with a 6-0 decision in the nightcap.

In the first game, the Kangaroos (24-22) rallied with a run in the bottom of the sixth to tie and added an unearned run in the bottom of the seventh for the victory. Katie Wiberg’s single scored pinch-runner Jill Dolan with one out for the game-winner.

KU’s lone run came in the first inning when Shelly Musser led off with a homer. KU (29-18) managed just two hits in the first game. Serena Settlemier was the losing pitcher, falling to 9-7.

In the second game, KU center fielder Christi Musser went 2-for-3 with a double, home run, three runs and two RBIs. Leah Tabb also homered for KU.

Kirsten Milhoan (6-3) was the winning pitcher.

UMKC 2, Kansas 1

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WPÂLindsey Davis, 13-14. LPÂSerena Settlemier, 9-7.

HRÂShelly Musser (5).

Kansas 6, UMKC 0

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WPÂKirsten Milhoan, 6-3. LPÂJill Dolan, 6-3.

2BÂKU: Shelly Musser; Christi Musser; Serena Settlemier; Katie Campbell. HRÂKU: C. Musser (7); Leah Tabb (4).