CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – Drake softball (2-1) picked up a pair of victories on Saturday during the second day of the Doc Halverson UNI-Dome Classic. The Bulldogs began the morning with a 10-2 demolition of Western Illinois (0-4) before storming back to defeat Butler 8-6.
Drake 10, Western Illinois 2
Western Illinois drew first blood with an RBI single in the first inning that was matched by the Bulldogs. reached safely on a fielder's choice in the home half of the frame to knot the score at 1-1.
The Leathernecks temporarily regained their lead in the third inning before the Bulldogs began their onslaught.