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Softball to Open Big Ten Play at Nebraska

The Big Ten season is set to start for the Purdue softball team (15-13) as it is set to take on Nebraska (20-9) this weekend in a three-game series. All games will be streamed on B1G+.

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BIG TEN OPENER
Friday, March 24 
at Nebraska | 6:30 p.m. ET | B1G+
 
Saturday, March 25
at Nebraska | 2 p.m. ET | B1G+

Sunday, March 26
at Nebraska | 1 p.m. ET | B1G+
 
LINCOLN, NEB. - The Big Ten season is set to start for the Purdue softball team (15-13) as it is set to take on Nebraska (20-9) this weekend in a three-game series. All games will be streamed on B1G+.

Opening Big Ten Play at Nebraska
  • Purdue's trip to Lincoln will mark the first time since April 2018 the Boilermakers have played at Nebraska.
  • The Boilermakers are looking for their second program win in Lincoln, the last one coming with a 4-3 (8 IN) decision on 4/29/16.
  • Under HC Boo De Oliveira, Purdue is 2-2-1 in Big Ten-opening series.

Purdue Quick Hits
  • The Boilermakers are averaging .273 from the plate this season, led by shortstop Tyrina Jones (.375).
  • Center fielder Kiara Dillon leads the team in on-base % (.438) and stolen bases (15-16).
  • The pitching staff is led by Mo Wimpee, Alex Echazarreta and Madi Elish. Wimpee owns a 2.30 ERA behind a 4-2 record and three complete game shutouts.Echazarreta has spent the most time in the circle, and has tallied a 5-8 record, the most wins ont he staff. Meanwhile, Elish owns a perfect 4-0 record and is coming off a complete game effort on Tuesday evening vs. Indiana State.
  • Jones leads almost every offensive category, including runs (18), RBI (23) and slugging % (.615). The sophomore ranks among the top Big Ten players in four statistical categories, including fifth in hits (36) and home runs (6).

Scouting Nebraska (20-9)
  • Nebraska enters the weekend ranked fifth in the conference standings entering Big Ten play.
  • The team is 7-3 over its last 10 games, and are on a one-game winning streak.
  • One of the strongest offensive teams in the Big Ten, the Huskers are second in the league in batting average (.324) and hits (252), while leading the league in doubles (55) and total bases (411).
  • Leading the team in batting average is #66 Katelyn Caneda (.405) followed by #11 Talia Tokheim (.378) and #5 Mya Felder (.364).
  • #2 Sarah Harness leads in pitching with an ERA of 2.91 followed by #23 Courtney Wallace (3.26).
  • The teams overall record on the season so far is 19-9.
  • Significant wins include a 4-3 win versus #21 Texas A&M and a 10-3 win versus #16 Arizona.