The UNI softball team faced off against the Drake Bulldogs, splitting their doubleheader at Robinson-Dresser Sports Complex. Drake dominated in game one, winning 14-5, capitalizing on multiple home runs. UNI bounced back in game two with a decisive 18-1 victory, fueled by a barrage of five home runs in one inning.

By the Numbers
  • Drake hit six home runs across both games, with four in game one and two in game two.
  • UNI scored 18 runs in game two, with five home runs in the third inning alone, including four two-run shots.
State of Play
  • UNI's victory in game two highlighted their offensive strength, featuring a total of 18 hits.
  • Ashlyn Enke secured her fifth win of the season with four strikeouts in a complete game performance.
What's Next

The Panthers will face Southern Illinois in the MVC Tournament on April 17-18, with game one starting at 2 p.m. CT. Fans can watch the matchups on ESPN+.

Bottom Line

UNI must maintain their momentum heading into the MVC Tournament, building on their impressive offensive performance in game two to compete effectively in upcoming matchups.