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Redbirds Fall in Tournament-Opening Twin Bill on Friday

MIAMI, Fla. – The Illinois State softball team opened the FAU/FIU Parent's Weekend Tournament on the campus of Florida International on Friday with a pair of setbacks to North Dakota State and Purdue.

BIRD BITS VS. NORTH DAKOTA STATE (L, 4-0)

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BY THE NUMBERS / KEY INNINGS VS. NORTH DAKOTA STATE (L, 4-0)

  • NDSU scratched three runs across in the opening frame to hold an early 3-0 lead over the Redbirds.
  • The Bison registered their third hit of the game to lead off the second, but Brittni LaFountaine caught the runner stealing second before starting pitcher Morgan Day and the Redbird defense sent the next two batters down in order.