Morgan Day struck out 11 Monday as Illinois State's softball team defeated Southern University, 7-3, at Baton Rouge, La.
Day allowed six hits, one earned run and walked two. ISU upped its record to 12-11 while ending its five-game trip to Baton Rouge.
Kaili Chval had two hits, scored twice and drove in a run for the Redbirds. Taylor Vanderpool also had two hits and scored two runs, while Kadi Borries hit a home run and knocked in two.
Peterson wins MVC honor: Illinois State sophomore outfielder Gunner Peterson has been named the Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Week for baseball.