The Drake Bulldogs women's softball team is set to play a series against UIC Flames and Iowa State Cyclones, with upcoming games scheduled in both Chicago and at home in Des Moines.

By the Numbers
  • Drake Bulldogs are 19-22 this season, with a 5-6 home record, and recently suffered a 0-6 loss against UNI.
  • Drake Offensive Leaders: Emma Dighton with a .941 ops and MaKayla Rice with an .879 ops lead the team.
  • Drake Pitching Leaders: Molly Hoekstra has a 10-5 record with a 3.38 ERA, while Jayme Scheck has a 3-6 record with a 4.04 ERA.
  • UIC Flames have a 16-29 record and are hosting the upcoming games against the Bulldogs.
  • Iowa State Cyclones, with an 18-25 mark, will be visiting Drake after the UIC series.
Yes, But

The UIC Flames are on a losing streak, while the Iowa State Cyclones come into the weekend with a two-game winning streak.

State of Play
  • Drake Bulldogs are gearing up for important games against UIC and Iowa State with varying recent performance levels.
  • UIC Flames have struggled with recent losses, while Iowa State Cyclones are on a positive streak.
What's Next

Following the UIC and Iowa State games, Drake will host Belmont for a series before entering the MVC Tournament starting on May 8.

Bottom Line

Drake Bulldogs face crucial fixtures against UIC and Iowa State, with potential for contrasting outcomes as they approach the postseason.