GREENCASTLE, Ind. — The Saint Mary’s University fastpitch softball team opened the NCAA Division III regionals with a 7-3 victory over host DePauw. It was the first Cardinal NCAA regional game since 2005. The Cardinals broke open a 2-2 stalemate with five runs in the top of the sixth inning. With the victory, third-seeded Saint Mary’s advanced to winner’s bracket against top-seeded Coe.

Earlier: Saint Mary’s wins MIAA softball title