In Monday's non-league contest, the Riverside Bulldogs (Oakland, IA) softball team held off the host Missouri Valley Big Reds (Missouri Valley, IA), by a margin of 1-0.

With the triumph, Riverside moves its record to 1-0 on the year. The Bulldogs travel to West Monona (Onawa, IA) to play the Spartans in a non-league contest on Wednesday, May 22. The Spartans come into the contest with a record of 1-0.

In their next game, the Big Reds play the Atlantic Trojans (Atlantic, IA) in a non-league contest, on Wednesday, May 22. Missouri Valley will attempt to move on its 0-1 season record. The Trojans come into the contest with a 1-0 record after their 12-0 non-league win over Lenox (Lenox, IA).