Box Score 1 | Box Score 2 PEORIA, Illinois – The Panthers opened conference play with a split of their Sunday doubleheader, winning the first game against the Bradley Braves, 9-6, before dropping the second game, 7-4.
Northern Iowa vs. Bradley Braves | Final Score – W, 9-6
Brooke Craig got the start in the opening game of the MVC slate for the Panthers, holding the Braves to no runs over the first six innings of the game. Craig hit a wall in the seventh inning, allowing three runs to cross the plate before coach Ryan Jacobs brought in Emma Olejniczak to pitch.