NORMAL, Ill. – Sophomore Delainey Bryant crushed a leadoff solo home run while junior Jayden Standish's three-run longball sealed the deal for Illinois State (28-21, 17-7 MVC) in a 6-5 victory over Southern Illinois (32-16, 13-12 MVC) in the series opening game on Friday evening.
BIRDS BITS
Offensive Highlights:
- Jayden Standish: 1-for-2, HR, BB, 3 RBI, R
- Delainey Bryant: 1-for-3, HR, BB, 2 RBI, R
- Emme Olson: 1-for-2, 2B, R
- Addison Masching: 1-for-2, 2B, BB
Pitching Breakdown:
- Hannah Ross (W, 12-8): 4.