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Aces defeat Illinois in final day of Red & Black Challenge

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Alyssa Barela hit a 3-run home run in Sunday's opening game to lead the University of Evansville softball team to a 9-1 win over Illinois to open the final day of the Red & Black Challenge. Game two saw Louisville pick up a 9-1 victory to wrap up the event. Game One Box Score (PDF) - Game Two Box Score (PDF) "I loved the way our ladies competed all weekend. To go 3-2 in the last weekend before conference is huge," UE head softball coach Mat Mundell said.