Softball set to wrap up regular-season at Drake

05/05/2010 | 12:00:00 | Softball

May 5, 2010

By Beth Miller
www.SIUSalukis.com

CARBONDALE, Ill. - The Southern Illinois Softball team is gearing up for its final games of the regular-season with a three-game series at Drake this weekend.

SIU is currently at the top of the Valley standings with an 18-4 conference record, 34-17 overall. The Bulldogs are an even 11-11 in Valley play, 30-18 overall.

SIU leads Drake 43-18-1 all-time, while Kerri Blaylock boasts an impressive 17-5 record against the Bulldogs in her 11 years as head coach.

The Salukis secured a top-three spot last weekend with their sweep over Northern Iowa. SIU allowed only one run from the Panthers in the three-game series. This weekend's action will determine the top seeds for the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament, as Southern Illinois, Illinois State and Creighton battle for the No. 1 spot.

The Salukis and Bulldogs will face off in a doubleheader scheduled for noon, followed by the final game Saturday at noon.