With a home sweep of the Southern Illinois University Salukis — a team that had been unbeaten in conference play entering the series — Drake Softball extended its win streak to seven. The Bulldogs are an undefeated 9-0 in the Missouri Valley Conference and are 19-11 overall.
Ace pitcher Nicole Newman has led the conference-leading Bulldogs this season. Newman is glad the team is “grabbing a hold of first in the MVC,” continuing off of last season’s success when Drake had the best regular season record in the conference.
Overall, Newman’s ERA is 2.36 for the season – the fourth best in the conference – showcasing her contribution for the first-place Bulldogs.