DES MOINES, Iowa — The Drake softball team traveled to Chicago, Ill. for the first installment of a three-game set against the UIC Flames on Friday, Apr. 26, at noon. The Bulldogs used their offensive firepower to oust the Flames, 8-1.
In the first inning, Drake came out swinging with four runs to launch themselves into a 4-0 lead, which continued into the 4th inning. The Bulldogs were able to put up another run in each of the fourth and fifth innings to extend their lead to 6-0.
UIC was eventually able to put a run on the board, in the seventh, but Drake put things out of reach with an Addie Lightner home run in the top of the final inning.