OTTUMWA - The Kirkwood softball team split a non-conference  doubleheader at Indian Hills Friday.

The Eagles won the first game, 2-1, behind a strong pitching  performance by DoniRae Mayhew. Indian Hills took the nightcap, 10-2,  in five innings.

Mayhew did not allow any earned runs in the 2-1 victory. She struck  out six batters and walked three.

Monika Bevans hit a solo home run for Kirkwood in the opener. Lauren  Kuch went 3-for-4 and Skylar Ryan collected an RBI.

Mayhew belted a two-run homer for the Eagles in the second game for  all their scoring.

Kirkwood, which is ranked No. 3 in NJCAA Division II, left Ottumwa  with a 23-3 record. Indian Hills, which is receiving votes in the  Division I poll, is 25-6.

Kirkwood was scheduled to host Northeast Community College on  Saturday, but the doubleheader has been postponed.