CARBONDALE, Ill. – Nicole Newman struck out 12 batters and Drake scored four runs in the third inning to defeat the Illinois State softball team, 5-1, Friday night in Carbondale, Illinois. The loss ends the Redbirds' season at 20-33.
Facing the MVC Pitcher of the Year in Newman, the Redbirds were faced with another elite MVC pitcher. Regan Romshek started her third-consecutive game in the circle and battled Newman to start.
Romshek doubled in the top of the first, but was stranded at second.