The Normal University Pioneers softball team scored 18 runs and limited the host Decatur Eisenhower Panthers to 1 in the Pioneers league triumph on Thursday.

With the triumph, Normal University improves its record to 6-2 on the year. The Pioneers travel to Herscher (Herscher, IL) to clash with the Tigers in a non-league game on Friday, April 7. The Tigers come into the game with a record of 6-1. Herscher won 18-2 in their recent non-league game against Yorkville Christian (Yorkville, IL)

In their next game, the Panthers clash with the Lanphier Lions (Springfield, IL) in a Central State Eight game, on Tuesday, April 11. Decatur Eisenhower will attempt to improve on its 2-5 season record. The Lions come into the game with a 0-6 record after their 15-0 league loss to Glenwood (Chatham, IL).