The Fighting Illini Softball team defeated instate rival, ISU Redbirds 16-8 this Wednesday. Star of the game, short stop Angelina Mexicano, tied the school single-season homerun record during the bottom of the 6^th inning, marking her 16^th homerun on the year. Mexicano went 3-5 with 4 RBIs and 5 runs scored. Also adding to the offensive domination was Armstrong, going 2-2 with 5 RBIs and 2 runs scored, Katrina Ross, and Sarah Breyers. Wednesday’s game tallied as the seventh straight game with at least one home run hit by the Illini. Sophomore pitcher Ashley Wright earned the win, giving up only 3 hits and allowing no runs in 2 2/3 innings of play. The Illini are now 24-23 on the season. The girls will return to Eichelberger field this weekend, hosting the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Friday at 6pm and Saturday at noon, and the Wisconsin Badgers Sunday at noon and 2pm.

Come out this weekend to continue collecting those points for FREE ¾ sleeved shirts and tshirts!!