DES MOINES, Iowa – The Drake University softball team battled Indiana State for the Bulldogs' home opening contest this afternoon. The Bulldogs (6-18, 0-4) failed to mount a rally as Indiana State (15-12, 4-0) grabbed an early lead and held on to secure the win.
The Sycamores got things started in the top of the third inning after both teams were head scoreless through the first two. Olivia Patton and Danielle Henning both doubled in the frame to plate two runs.
Drake retaliated in the bottom half of the third inning when smashed a double of her own to the left-center gap and bring home .