Redbirds Drop Series Opener To The Panthers, 9-8

NORMAL, Ill. – The opening game of the weekend series between Illinois State and UNI was an explosive one, as the team combined for 17 runs and 26 hits on Friday night, but it was the visiting Panthers (27-16, 15-7 MVC) that came out on top over the Redbirds (19-27, 12-9 MVC) by a score of 9-8 at Marian Kneer Stadium. BIRDS BITS (vs. UNI) Offensive Highlights: Adisyn Hopkins: 3-for-3, 1 R, 1 2B, 1 BB, 2 RBI Ella Boyer: 1-for-3, 1 R, 2 RBI Bella Wilkerson: 1-for-4, 1 2B, 2 RBI Delainey Bryant: 2-for-4, 2 R, 1 2B Pitching…