Michigan State's softball team faced an 8-6 loss against Illinois, despite a standout performance by sophomore Britain Beshears who hit a grand slam in the fifth inning, bringing the Spartans within one run. The game saw Beshears with a total of four RBI, boosting her season home run tally to 12 and placing her in a tie for fourth in program history for single-season home runs.

By the Numbers
  • Michigan State's record: 15-27 (2-13 B1G)
  • Illinois' record: 17-25 (4-10 B1G)
  • Jenae Wash had a two-hit game, including her third home run of the season.
Yes, But

Despite Beshears' grand slam, Michigan State ultimately fell short against Illinois in the game.

State of Play
  • Michigan State moves to 15-27 (2-13 B1G) after the loss.
  • Junior Madison Taylor started in the circle for MSU, striking out six in 4.1 innings.
What's Next

The series between Michigan State and Illinois will continue with game two scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 20.

Bottom Line

Beshears' impressive performance with a grand slam highlighted the game, but Michigan State fell short in the 8-6 loss to Illinois, setting the stage for the upcoming game in the series.