TAMPA, Fla. – Despite a loss earlier in the day, Illinois State (1-2) defeated Saint Joseph's (0-2) in the Redbirds' second game of the day to earn their first win of the season and give first-year head coach Tina Kramos her first career win.
Illinois State split its two games on Friday, losing the first game 4-0 to Boston College (1-0) despite drawing eight walks. The Redbirds bounced back to win their second game of the day 8-2 against Saint Joseph's, earning them their first win of the season and their head coach's first career win.