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Drake ready for MVC tourney play

May 10, 2005 By admin

The Drake softball team opens the Missouri Valley Conference tournament on Thursday with an opening round game against Southwest Missouri State in Wichita. The Bulldogs finished the regular season 28-23 overall and are the fifth seed in the tournament after posting a conference record of 14-13. Drake coach Rich Calvert says while Southern Illinois and host Wichita State are the clear favorites anything is possible in a tournament like this. He says that’s especially true in softball where a bloop single, or a lucky break here and there can lead to an upset. He says if they get hot they have as good a shot to win as anybody. Calvert says a key in tournament play is to not make mistakes and give up easy runs. He says you need good pitching, good defense, and timely hitting, along with a little luck.Drake won two of three games against Southwest Missouri State during the regular season.

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