UNI softball suffered a 6-0 defeat to Bradley in the series opener, with the Panthers being held hitless until the sixth inning.

By the Numbers
  • UNI recorded six walks and three hits in the loss.
  • Bradley's Sydney Kennedy pitched a strong game, leading the Braves to victory.
State of Play
  • UNI will need to win the next two games to avoid their first Missouri Valley Conference series loss since 2021.
  • Prior to the game, Ava Smithson was named MVC Newcomer of the Week.
  • UNI had their first loss against Bradley since 2022, as the Panthers have now dropped two consecutive games in Peoria.
What's Next

The Panthers will continue their series against Bradley at 2 p.m. on Saturday, with the game available for streaming on ESPN+.

Bottom Line

UNI softball faces the challenge of recovering from a tough series opener loss against Bradley and will aim to bounce back in the upcoming games to avoid a conference series defeat.