The Drake University softball team opens Missouri Valley Conference play at Evansville on Saturday March 19. First pitch is set for 12pm.
 
The Bulldogs head to Indiana with a 5-13 record in non-conference play, most recently wrapping up play at the Bevo Classic hosted by Texas.
 
They opened play in Texas with a 19-1 win over Nicholls State. Emily Valtman, Paige Bedsworth, and Delaney Taylor all recorded three RBI's for Drake.
 
In the top of the third, Drake scored 12 runs. Taylor, Valtman, and Haylee Lehman all recorded three runs in their time on the diamond.
 
The 15-7 Aces won their last two games. They opened their season on a four-game winning streak.
 
In the series history, the Bulldogs lead 34-13 and Drake has a 14-5 record playing on the road.
 
After their time in Evansville, the Bulldogs will remain on the road as they head to Illinois State after.