Mounier Golf Training Center | Illinois State University Athletics
Mounier Golf Training Center | Illinois State University Athletics
Illinois State University faced a challenging game against Missouri State on May 2, 2025, at Normal, Illinois. Despite leading after the sixth inning, Illinois State ended up losing to Missouri State with a score of 14-10.
Illinois State's overall record now stands at 21-22, with a conference record of 10-9 in the Missouri Valley Conference. Missouri State improved its overall record to 24-19 and 14-5 in the conference. The team from Illinois allowed six runs in the eighth inning, which resulted in Missouri State taking a commanding lead of 14-9.
Senior player Judah Morris had a notable performance, hitting two home runs. Senior Daniel Contreras and sophomore Graham Mastros also contributed with multiple RBIs. The statistics for the top hitters included Judah Morris going 2-for-3 with two home runs and two RBIs, Graham Mastros going 3-for-5 with a double and an RBI, and Daniel Contreras finishing 2-for-5 with two RBIs.
The Illinois State pitching lineup was led by Thomas Harper, who pitched 4.2 innings, allowing five hits and five earned runs. Ryan Weaver and Tresdon Rybarczyk also contributed, with Rybarczyk taking the loss. The match concluded with Joe Husak, Matthew Donnison, and Braden Roesch pitching the remaining innings.
The game saw a series of back-and-forth scoring between the two teams. Missouri State started strong with back-to-back home runs. Illinois State responded quickly with home runs from Shai Robinson and Judah Morris. The competition continued with both teams exchanging leads several times. Ultimately, Missouri State was able to secure the win with a pivotal six-run eighth inning.
Illinois State's Shai Robinson recorded his ninth home run of the season, while Judah Morris increased his home run tally to 15 for the year 2025. Nick Pacella extended his on-base streak to 35 games during this match.
The next game in the series against Missouri State is scheduled to take place at Duffy Bass on Saturday at 3 PM.
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