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Redbirds Fall 2-1 in Season-Opening Pitcher’s Duel at USF

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TAMPA, Fla. – The Illinois State softball team (0-1) battled in its season opener at USF (0-1), ultimately falling 2-1 in a hard-fought pitcher's duel. Sophomore Andrea Coursey drilled her second career home run at the top of the second inning to level the score at one-all, before the Bulls responded in the home half of the inning.

CATCHING UP WITH COACH FISCHER

Overall thoughts on the game…

"Tonight was the same typical game we've always had with USF. It's usually a tight ball game, goes back-and-forth, and it's usually a one-run difference.