NORMAL, Ill. – After falling 9-0 in five innings to Valparaiso (25-23, 11-13 MVC) in the opening game of Saturday's twin bill, the Illinois State softball team (20-31, 11-13 MVC) rebounded to shut out the Crusaders, 4-0, in the second game to split the series at one game apiece.
Game Two: Illinois State 4, Valparaiso 0
The Crusaders drew a lead-off walk to start the second game, but a fielder's choice kept the runner from reaching second base in the opening frame. In the home half of the inning, Shannon Felde drew a one-out walk to get on base for the Redbirds.