EVANSVILLE, Ind. -- Paige McLeod picked up two wins in the circle to lead the Illinois State softball team to a conference-opening doubleheader sweep over the Evansville Purple Aces on Friday.
Winning 3-2 in game one and 6-5 in nine innings in the nightcap, the Redbirds improved to 6-0 in one-run games, 2-0 in the MVC and 12-6 overall on the season.
BIRD BITS (Game 1)
Offensive Highlights:
Morgan Calhoun: 3-for-4, 3B, 1 RBI, 2 R
Tatum Wolford: 1-for-2, 2B, 2 BB, 1 R
Ava Boyer: 1-for-2, 2 BB, 1 RBI
Hannah Meeks: 1-for-3, BB, 1 RBI
Pitching Breakdown:
Paige McLeod (W, 6-2): 6.