Shockers Open MVC Action vs. Drake

WICHITA, Kan. - After losing a heartbreaker to No. 12 LSU on Thursday, the Shockers are quickly back in action this weekend to begin Missouri Valley Conference play against Drake. Following the Drake series, the Shockers will take on Nebraska on Monday at 5 p.m.

Scouting Drake: So far this season, the Bulldogs has started with a record of 16-9 overall and are 0-5 in away games.

Sarah Maddox has led the way for the Bulldogs on the offensive side, hitting .365, while starting all 25 games. Tasha Alexander has also started all 25 games and is hitting, .347 on the year.

The Bulldogs pitching staff holds an ERA of 3.85, while Nicole Newman has thrown 55 innings and has an ERA of 1.27. Newman has…