Rebel Games Preview - Part 2

After going 4-2 in the opening stretch of the Rebel Games, the Sycamores will enjoy a day off today by taking in the sights and attractions of Disney World. Thursday, ISU gets back to playing softball with games against Bryant and Wagner in the morning. The Sycamores will then finish their trip to Florida on Friday with contests against South Dakota and LaSalle.

As of today, the regular season is technically 25% complete, with the Sycamores sitting at 9-5. If they keep that pace up, 36-20 for a final record would set a new school record for wins and give the Indiana State softball program a winning record for the first time since the 1992 season.

Here is a look at the remaining teams we play in Florida:

Thursday:

Bryant (1-10): The Bulldogs are struggling in their transition to the D1 level, having only defeated Detroit Mercy so far this season. Bryant plays two games on Wednesday before taking on ISU on Thursday. Bryant has played fellow MVC member Bradley this season, dropping a close 5-4 contest and then getting run-ruled 8-0 by the Braves earlier this year in Louisiana.

Wagner (2-10): The Seahawks started off their season 0-9, but have rebounded to win two of their last three contests. Wagner plays two games on Wednesday before facing the Sycamores on Thursday morning. ISU and Wagner last played during the 2006 season in a tournament hosted by San Diego State University, with the Sycamores coming out on top 16-2. Wagner has faced MVC member Bradley this season, dropping the contest 8-1 to the Braves.

Friday:

South Dakota (2-11): The Coyotes are also in transition to the D1 level, and have played both Valpo and Northern Iowa so far this season. South Dakota opened their season with a close 4-3 set back to Valpo and were defeated 10-1 in a run-rule contest by Northern Iowa. South Dakota still plays games on Wednesday before facing the Sycamores on Friday.

LaSalle (1-1): The Explorers opened their 2010 campaign at the Rebel Games on Tuesday splitting a pair of games. They defeated Bryant 5-3 and lost to Butler 3-1. LaSalle comes from the Atlantic 10 conference, where they were picked to finish in tenth place out of 11 teams.

GO SYCAMORES!