Wichita State softball bested Drake and swept the first weekend of Missouri Valley Conference play, defeating the Bulldogs 8-4 Sunday.
Wichita State started strong in the first, junior Mackenzie Wright leading off with a double. A sacrifice bunt from middle infielder Kelli Spring and a single from middle infielder Laurie Derrico were enough for the Shockers to take an early 1-0 lead.
Sophomore Mauriana Jamele hit a single to start off the second. Centerfielder Ashley Johnson then tripled with an RBI, followed by a double with an RBI by Adams, adding up to a 3-0 Shocker lead.