Softball

Schedule
[W] Illinois State University Softball at Drake University
Apr 6, 2025 12:00 PM | [W] Illinois State University Softball at Drake University W 15-5 5 inn. Streaming Video: https://www.espn.com/espnplus/player/_/id/e97b29d0-a57d-41aa-b1e3-e5392f41f044
Illinois State University Softball at University of Iowa
Apr 8, 2025 4:00 PM | Illinois State University Softball at University of Iowa
Illinois State University Softball at Valparaiso University
Apr 11, 2025 5:00 PM | Illinois State University Softball at Valparaiso University
Illinois State University Softball at Valparaiso University
Apr 12, 2025 2:00 PM | Illinois State University Softball at Valparaiso University
Illinois State University Softball at Valparaiso University
Apr 13, 2025 12:00 PM | Illinois State University Softball at Valparaiso University
News
Redbird Bats Explode In 15-5 Run-Rule Win In Series Finale At Drake
After being held to one run in each of the first two games of the series at Drake, the Illinois State offense exploded for a season-high 15 runs on a season-best 18 hits on Sunday as the Redbirds (12-25, 6-7 MVC) won the series finale over the Bulldogs (13-21, 5-7 MVC) at Ron Buel Field by a score of 15-5 in five innings.
Late Comeback Falls Short For Redbirds Against Drake In 2-1 Defeat
The second game of the weekend series between Illinois State and Drake was a close one, as the Redbirds trailed by just one for most of the game. However, Drake (13-20, 5-6 MVC) added an insurance in the bottom of the sixth inning which would prove to be the winning run as the Redbirds (11-25, 5-7 MVC) were able to score a run in the seventh but it was not enough in a 2-1 defeat to the Bulldogs on Saturday at Ron Buel Field.
Redbirds Drop Series Opener At Drake, 4-1
It was a chilly night in Des Moines for the series opener between Illinois State and Drake, which was delayed an hour due to rain in the area earlier in the day. Unfortunately for the Redbirds (11-24, 5-6 MVC), the Bulldogs (12-20, 4-6 MVC) scored in three-straight innings to pick up a 4-1 win over the Redbirds at Ron Buel Field.
Redbirds Hit The Road For MVC Road Series At Drake
Winners of four-straight games and five out of its last six games overall, Illinois State will hit the road this weekend and travel to Des Moines, Iowa, to take on Drake in a three-game weekend conference series at Ron Buel Field.
Meshnick Shuts Out Bradley, 1-0, To Give Birds Fourth-Straight Win
It was a cold and blustery day on Tuesday in Peoria, as Illinois State and Bradley played the second of three games in the midweek I-74 rivalry series at OSF Healthcare Field at the Louisville Slugger Sports Complex. However, those conditions didn't seem to bother ISU starter Hannah Meshnick one bit, as she pitched a complete-game two-hit shutout to lift the Redbirds (11-23, 5-5 MVC) to a 1-0 victory over the Braves (16-19, 6-5 MVC).