Carbondale Reporter

The Southern Illinois Salukis softball team is set to resume its Missouri Valley Conference play this weekend with a three-game series against the Bradley Braves. The games will take place at Charlotte West Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois, running from April 11 to April 13. The Salukis hold a strong lead in the all-time series against Bradley, boasting a record of 71-37.

This return to conference play follows Southern Illinois' non-conference victory against Missouri earlier this week. The Salukis were successful in their two-day trip to Missouri, where they defeated Missouri State 6-3 on Tuesday and secured a 5-3 win over Missouri on Wednesday. Key performances included individual contributions from Amanda Knutson, Anna Carder, and Mikaela Coburn, with McKenzie Newcomb earning a win in the circle against Missouri State.

Against the Tigers, Emily Williams delivered a critical hit—a three-run home run—while Jackie Lis contributed two extra-base hits. Freshman Kaytee Dahlstrom showed strength by allowing just one earned run in four innings.

Bradley comes into the series with an 18-21 overall record and a 7-7 standing in the conference. Their last MVC outing saw them losing two out of three games against Valparaiso. They most recently secured a victory against SIUE on Tuesday, winning 9-4. Bradley is currently positioned fifth in the MVC standings.

Southern Illinois fans can follow the team through social media updates and by downloading the "Salukis" Mobile App available on the App Store and Google Play Store.