UNI Softball Repels Late Drake Rally in 7-5 Home Triumph
UNI softball secured a 7-5 victory over Drake with a strong offensive performance, including three home runs, extending their winning streak against their rivals to 11 games.
By the Numbers- UNI has won 11 consecutive games against Drake dating back to the 2021 season.
- Starting pitcher Anna Wischnowski improved to 10-6 on the season with 3 strikeouts and 1 walk.
- Samatha Heyer earned her first save of the year and fifth of her career with 4 strikeouts in the final two innings.
- Addison McElrath hit her 4th home run of the season and 25th of her collegiate career.
- Daryn Lamprecht hit her 14th home run of the year and 29th as a Panther, with 12 RBIs this season.
Drake managed to score 5 runs, showing resilience despite UNI's lead throughout the game.
State of Play- UNI improves to 21-15 on the season and 9-5 in league play.
- The Panthers will face the Bulldogs again next Tuesday at Buel Field in Des Moines to wrap up their regular season series.
UNI will play a three-game home series against UIC Flames, starting on Friday at 5 p.m. CT.
Bottom LineUNI softball's potent offense, led by three home runs, secured a hard-fought victory against Drake, maintaining their dominance over their rivals and setting the stage for a continued strong performance in upcoming games.
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