UE Softball routs Drake, 9-0, in opener of 3-game series

Aces softball opened up a series with conference rival, Drake, on Friday

Mar. 28, 2026 at 3:51am

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The University of Evansville softball team defeated Drake 9-0 in the opener of a 3-game series on Friday. Taylor Howe went 4-for-4 at the plate with 2 RBIs and 2 runs, while Brooke Voss hit a home run and drove in 2 runs. Kate Ridgway pitched 6 shutout innings with 10 strikeouts to earn the win.

Why it matters

This was an important conference matchup between two top teams in the Missouri Valley Conference. The dominant win gives UE momentum heading into the rest of the series and the rest of the season as they look to make a push for the conference title.

The details

UE opened the scoring with 2 runs in the 2nd inning, then added 2 more in the 3rd, 1 in the 4th, and 4 in the 6th to cruise to the 9-0 victory. Howe, Holbrook, Voss, and Wilkins all had big offensive games for the Aces. Ridgway was dominant in the circle, matching her career high with 10 strikeouts.

  • The game was played on Friday, March 28, 2026.
  • The teams will play a doubleheader on Saturday, March 29, 2026.

The players

Taylor Howe

A key offensive contributor for the University of Evansville softball team, going 4-for-4 with 2 RBIs and 2 runs scored in the win.

Kate Ridgway

The starting pitcher for the University of Evansville, she tossed 6 shutout innings with 10 strikeouts to earn the win.

Brooke Voss

Hit a home run and drove in 2 runs for the University of Evansville in the victory.

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What’s next

The Aces and Bulldogs will play a doubleheader on Saturday, March 29, 2026 at 1 p.m. as they continue their 3-game series.

The takeaway

The University of Evansville softball team delivered a dominant performance to open their series against conference rival Drake, winning 9-0 behind strong pitching and timely hitting. This win puts them in a good position to potentially sweep the series and gain ground in the Missouri Valley Conference standings.