WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – On a six-game winning streak, the Boilers head to Columbus to take on the No. 22 Buckeyes of Ohio State. Game one of the three-game series is slated for 6:00 p.m. on Friday, Apr. 25.
Purdue's Julia Gossett was also named the Big Ten Co-Pitcher of the week after her outstanding performance in the series against Illinois, as well as the midweek game against IU Indy, as announced by the conference on Monday.
The Boilers are making some noise of their own, earning the No. 51 spot on the latest NCAA RPI rankings.
OHIO STATE SCHEDULE
Friday, Apr. 25 - Purdue at Ohio State - 6:00 p.m. ET (B1G+)
Saturday, Apr. 26 – Purdue at Ohio State – 2:00 p.m. ET (B1G+)
Sunday, Apr. 27 – Purdue at Ohio State – 1:00 p.m. ET (B1G+)
SCOUTING THE OPPONENTS
Ohio State comes into the series ranked No. 22 nationally, with a 38-10-1 record so far in 2025. The Buckeyes have taken their last two series over Michigan and Penn State, as well as earning midweek wins over Dayton and Ohio. The Buckeyes are led by Jasmyn Burns who is batting .496 with 67 hits with a 1.104 SLG%. On the mound, Lorin Boutte has taken most of the innings with 113.1, followed by Kennedy Kay at 82.2
SERIES HISTORY
Ohio State and Purdue has faced one another in 51 games dating back to 1995. The Boilermakers first faced the Buckeyes on Apr. 15, 1995, where they took the 6-3 victory. Most recently in 2023, Ohio State also defeated Purdue, this time in shutout fashion.
For updates on Purdue Softball, follow the Boilermakers on Twitter (@PurdueSoftball), Instagram (@purduesoftball), and Facebook (Purdue Softball).
Purdue's Julia Gossett was also named the Big Ten Co-Pitcher of the week after her outstanding performance in the series against Illinois, as well as the midweek game against IU Indy, as announced by the conference on Monday.
The Boilers are making some noise of their own, earning the No. 51 spot on the latest NCAA RPI rankings.
OHIO STATE SCHEDULE
Friday, Apr. 25 - Purdue at Ohio State - 6:00 p.m. ET (B1G+)
Saturday, Apr. 26 – Purdue at Ohio State – 2:00 p.m. ET (B1G+)
Sunday, Apr. 27 – Purdue at Ohio State – 1:00 p.m. ET (B1G+)
SCOUTING THE OPPONENTS
Ohio State comes into the series ranked No. 22 nationally, with a 38-10-1 record so far in 2025. The Buckeyes have taken their last two series over Michigan and Penn State, as well as earning midweek wins over Dayton and Ohio. The Buckeyes are led by Jasmyn Burns who is batting .496 with 67 hits with a 1.104 SLG%. On the mound, Lorin Boutte has taken most of the innings with 113.1, followed by Kennedy Kay at 82.2
SERIES HISTORY
Ohio State and Purdue has faced one another in 51 games dating back to 1995. The Boilermakers first faced the Buckeyes on Apr. 15, 1995, where they took the 6-3 victory. Most recently in 2023, Ohio State also defeated Purdue, this time in shutout fashion.
For updates on Purdue Softball, follow the Boilermakers on Twitter (@PurdueSoftball), Instagram (@purduesoftball), and Facebook (Purdue Softball).