NORMAL, Ill. – For the first time since 2015, the Illinois State softball team (23-5, 9-1 MVC) took the series over Southern Illinois (28-9, 10-6 MVC) with a pair of wins against the Salukis on Saturday.
BIRD BITS – Game 1 (W, 6-1)
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BY THE NUMBERS / KEY INNINGS – Game 1 (W, 6-1)
- SIU jumped on the board in the opening frame with an RBI double to center field, but Illinois State's defense went to work and recorded the next two outs to leave two Salukis in scoring position.