CEDAR FALLS, Iowa - The Drake University softball team opens the 2021 season at the annual UNI Dome Tournament hosted by Northern Iowa. Drake faces South Dakota State in the season opener Friday at 6 p.m. followed by a Saturday morning matchup with Butler at 10:15 a.m. and a rematch with the Jackrabbits at 2:45 p.m. in the afternoon. The Bulldogs finish the tournament Sunday with games against Iowa State at 11:15 a.m. and Omaha at 1:30 p.m., respectively. Friday's game will be streamed on ESPN+ while both games Saturday will be on ESPN3. All five games will have live stats here.