Drury's softball team concludes its regular season against rival Southwest Baptist on May 2 in Springfield. Currently, the Panthers are vying for a spot in the GLVC Tournament, requiring favorable outcomes from other teams alongside their own wins. The Bearcats are struggling, having lost six of their last seven games. As previous matchups show, Drury holds a favorable all-time record of 30-13 against SBU.

By the Numbers
  • Drury needs a combination of three results 鈥� wins or losses by Lewis 鈥� to secure a GLVC Tournament spot.
  • Kelsey Palmer is on a six-game hitting streak, while Reece Anderson has 149 assists, 11 away from tying Drury鈥檚 single-season record.
  • Southwest Baptist's Keeley Elsea is hitting .477 this season, aiming to set new single-season records.
State of Play
  • Drury must win both games against SBU and need one Lewis loss to clinch the tournament spot.
  • SBU has been eliminated from postseason contention and struggles with a team ERA over 4.30.
What's Next

After the regular season concludes, Drury will await the GLVC to announce the tournament bracket on May 6 to understand their playoff pairing.

Bottom Line

Drury's success in the final games is crucial for their postseason ambitions, but the outcome depends not only on their performance but also on the results of other teams. Strong individual performances, especially by Palmer and Anderson, could be pivotal in achieving their goals.