EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The Drake University softball team used a big second inning to help defeat Loyola, 7-1, Thursday, May 13 in its first game of the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament. With the win, fifth-seed Drake (19-29) advanced to the 4 p.m. quarterfinal later today against No. 5 SIU. The game against the Salukis will be streamed on ESPN+.
The Bulldogs jumped on Loyola (13-29) early in its first at bat in the first inning as Libby Ryan doubled and Macy Johnson singled to start the game. With one out, Skylar Rigby caught the Ramblers off guard dropping down a squeeze bunt that scored Ryan.