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SIU softball takes rubber match with Missouri State

SIU took the series against Missouri State 2-1 with an 8-6 victory over the Bears in Springfield, Mo., on Sunday.

"[Road series wins] are huge," Saluki coach Kerri Blaylock said. "I feel like last weekend we got a bit shocked at Drake, but we rebounded well and got a win yesterday and were able to finish it off today."

Sophomore right fielder Jessica Heese broke a 4-4 tie in the seventh inning with a two-RBI double, scoring sophomore third baseman Sydney Jones and freshman left fielder Eyrika Brandenburg who both reached on bunt singles.

Heese game-winning double capped off her strong week at the plate, batting .