NORMAL, Ill. – The Drake softball team took to the diamond on Friday afternoon for its first Missouri Valley Conference action of the season as it faced the Illinois State Redbirds in a road doubleheader. The day ultimately belonged to the Birds as they defeated the Bulldogs in both contests.
Illinois State 8, Drake 0
Following a scoreless first inning, Illinois State grabbed the lead in the second and never looked back. The Redbirds plated two runs in the frame off a home run by Hannah Meeks.
In the fourth Illinois State broke the game open and hung a five-spot on the scoreboard.