NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Despite a come-from-behind effort by Illinois State (9-15) that included the winning run being represented at the plate in the top of the seventh, Belmont (14-9) was able to fend off the rallying Redbirds and take the 4-1 victory in the Missouri Valley Conference opening game on Friday evening.
BIRDS BITS
Offensive Highlights:
- Hanna Hicks: 1-for-1, BB, RBI
- Addison Masching: 1-for-3, K
- Kaili Chval: 1-for-4, K
Pitching Breakdown:
- Hannah Ross (2-6): 6.