AMES, Iowa – The Drake University softball team scored seven unanswered runs capped by a three-run home run from Laura Anderson in the top of the seventh inning to defeat Iowa State Tuesday afternoon, 7-6.
Anderson's two-out blast to left field capped a 2-for-4 afternoon with four RBI. Makayla Rice and Addie Lightner each had a pair of hits as well.
After Drake fell behind 6-0 early behind three early errors, Nicole Timmons entered the circle. She proceeded to throw 5.1 scoreless innings, striking out six batters and only allowing three hits to earn the win.