BOX SCORE

TERRE HAUTE, IND. -- Justine Johnston tossed a complete game and Cara Hughes blasted a two-run home run to lead Defiance College past Bluffton University 4-1 in game two of the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Softball Tournament on Friday.

Hughes launched a two-run home run as part of a four-run fourth inning that provided all of the Defiance offense.  Marah Robinson added a pair of hits, including a double, for the Yellow Jackets attack.

In the circle, Johnston scattered five hits and allowed just one run in her 20th complete game of the season.  She recorded four strikeouts and improved to 14-6 on the season with the victory.

Lindsey Miller paced the Bluffton offense with a solo home run in the first inning.  Abby Snider added a pair of hits, including a double.

Defiance improved to 20-16 on the season with the victory, and the Yellow Jackets will square off with Rose-Hulman tonight at 8 p.m. in game four of the tournament.  Bluffton stands 25-16 on the year and will play against Mount St. Joseph at 6 p.m.