The Basics
The women's softball team will open a three-game series in Chicago against the UIC Flames Apr. 26-28, followed by a single home contest against the Iowa State Cyclones on May 1.
Bulldogs by the Numbers
The Bulldogs are 19-22 this season with a 5-6 home record and are coming off a 0-6 loss against UNI on April 23.
Drake Offensive Leaders
Emma Dighton I .941 ops, .336 avg, 18 runs, 43 hits
MaKayla Rice I .879 ops, .336 avg, 21 runs, 36 hits
Abby Martin I .733 ops, .255 avg, 22 runs, 28 hits
Destiny Lewis I .977 ops, .293 avg, 16 runs, 24 hits
Drake Pitching Leaders
Molly Hoekstra I 93.1 IP, 10-5 record, 3.38 ERA, 1.48 whip, 64 SO
Jayme Scheck I 53.2 IP, 3-6 record, 4.04 ERA, 1.55 whip, 34 SO
Scouting UIC
UIC will be hosting three games against the Bulldogs this weekend. The Flames are the losers in three straight and are 4-5 in home contests, and have a 16-29 record going into this weekend.
UIC Offensive Leaders
Alannah Cran I .744 ops, .310 avg, 26 hits, 5 RBI
Carlee Jo Clark I .716 ops, .269 avg, 39 hits, 21 RBI
Larissa Villa I .676 ops, .291 avg, 39 hits, 16 RBI
UIC Pitching Leaders
Alyssa McIntosh I 155.2 IP, 4-7 record, 3.21 ERA, 1.61 whip, 20 SO
Christina Toniolo I 117.0 IP, 7-7 record, 4.54 ERA, 1.70 whip, 66 SO
Miranda Gomez I 39.1 IP, 2-5 record, 3.89 ERA, 1.47 whip, 19 SO
Scouting Iowa State
Drake will host Iowa State in Des Moines after they return from the UIC series. The Cyclones ride a two-game winning streak heading into the weekend but with a 4-15 record away from home. Iowa State holds an 18-25 mark on the season.
Iowa State Offensive Leaders
Angelina Allen I 1.301 ops, .452 avg, 34 runs, 66 hits, 39 RBI
Milaysia Ochoa I .969 ops, .311 avg, 38 runs, 42 hits, 19 RBI
Alesia Ranches I .935 ops, .294 avg, 21 runs, 37 hits, 23 RBI
Ashley Minor I .961 ops, .279 avg, 14 runs, 31 hits, 30 RBI
Iowa State Pitching Leaders
Karlie Charles I 75.0 IP, 3-6 record, 3.92 ERA, 1.45 whip, 33 SO
Jaiden Ralston I 62.2 IP, 4-6 record, 4.80 ERA, 1.64 whip, 49 SO
Up Next
The Bulldogs will close out the regular season hosting three against Belmont on the weekend of May 3-5. The MVC Tournament is scheduled to commence May 8.
