Normal University Pioneers (Normal, IL) backers exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting East Moline United Panthers (East Moline, IL), 7-5 in a non-league challenge.

The Pioneers now own a 12-5 record. They take the field next when they travel to Kaneland for a non-league challenge on Saturday, April 20. Normal University will battle a Knights squad coming off a 4-3 non-league loss to Pontiac (Pontiac, IL). The Knights record now stands at 4-7.

With the loss, East Moline United falls to 9-4 on the campaign. The Panthers travel to Pontiac (Pontiac, IL) to battle the Indians in a non-league challenge on Saturday, April 20. The Indians enter the challenge with a record of 12-5. Pontiac won 4-3 in their recent non-league challenge against Kaneland (Maple Park, IL)