SPRINGFIELD, Missouri -- The Np. 4 Drake University softball team topped No. 5 Bradley, 9-6, in the quarterfinal of the Missouri Valley Tournament on Thursday May 12.
The Bulldogs went on the board first in the bottom of the second when stole home after a game of chase between the Braves third baseman and catcher.
In the top of the fourth, Grace French recorded a two RBI home run to give Bradley a 2-1 lead over the Bulldogs. Katie Pederson later singled to left field, allowing two to cross home plate and take a 4-1 lead.