WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – The Boilermakers will face off against rival Indiana at home this weekend. Game one is Friday, May 2, at 5:00 p.m. ET.
The three-day series comes on the heels of a seven-run win vs SIUE on Wednesday. If Purdue wins just one game this weekend, they will be guaranteed a spot in the Big Ten Tournament.
INDIANA SCHEDULE
Friday, May 2 – Purdue vs. Indiana – 5:00 p.m. ET (B1G+)
Saturday, May 3 – Purdue vs. Indiana – 2:00 p.m. ET (B1G+)
Sunday, May 4 – Purdue vs. Indiana – 1:00 p.m. ET (B1G+)
SCOUTING THE OPPONENTS
The Indiana Hoosiers are 30-16 this season, 8-11 in Big Ten play. Most recently, the Hoosiers lost all three games in their series against Oregon and split a two-game series vs. Nebraska. Taylor Minnick leads at the plate, having started all 46 games and registering a .504 average. Brianna Copeland has the most time on the mound with 117.1 innings pitched and has a 14-7 record.
SERIES HISTORY
Purdue and Indiana have played each other 65 times, the first game being back in 1994. The record currently stands at 34-31. Most recently, the Boilermakers lost to the Hoosiers in the 2024 Big Ten Tournament on May 8, 3-6. They split the series in Bloomington earlier last season, taking one loss, 1-5, and one win, 6-5.
PROMOTIONAL SCHEDULE
Friday, May 2
For updates on Purdue Softball, follow the Boilermakers on Twitter (@PurdueSoftball), Instagram (@purduesoftball), and Facebook (Purdue Softball).
The three-day series comes on the heels of a seven-run win vs SIUE on Wednesday. If Purdue wins just one game this weekend, they will be guaranteed a spot in the Big Ten Tournament.
INDIANA SCHEDULE
Friday, May 2 – Purdue vs. Indiana – 5:00 p.m. ET (B1G+)
Saturday, May 3 – Purdue vs. Indiana – 2:00 p.m. ET (B1G+)
Sunday, May 4 – Purdue vs. Indiana – 1:00 p.m. ET (B1G+)
SCOUTING THE OPPONENTS
The Indiana Hoosiers are 30-16 this season, 8-11 in Big Ten play. Most recently, the Hoosiers lost all three games in their series against Oregon and split a two-game series vs. Nebraska. Taylor Minnick leads at the plate, having started all 46 games and registering a .504 average. Brianna Copeland has the most time on the mound with 117.1 innings pitched and has a 14-7 record.
SERIES HISTORY
Purdue and Indiana have played each other 65 times, the first game being back in 1994. The record currently stands at 34-31. Most recently, the Boilermakers lost to the Hoosiers in the 2024 Big Ten Tournament on May 8, 3-6. They split the series in Bloomington earlier last season, taking one loss, 1-5, and one win, 6-5.
PROMOTIONAL SCHEDULE
Friday, May 2
- Space Weekend Day 1: National Astronaut Day
- Celebrate National Astronaut Day and a weekend filled with space fun!
- Poster Making: Fans will be welcome to make posters to cheer on the Boilermakers! Poster making supplies will be provided.
- Space Weekend Day 2: Senior Day
- Join us in celebrating our "out-of-this-world" seniors! Seniors on the team will be recognized in a post-game ceremony.
- Giveaway: Senior Trading Cards and Space-themed rally towels.
- Bark at the Park: Bring your dogs to Bittinger for the game! Fans must provide proof of current vaccinations for their dog and must sign a waiver stating that they will comply with Bark at the Park rules!
- Space Weekend Day 3: May The 4th Be With You!
- Giveaway: Space-themed rally towels
- Sunday Run Day: Kids 12 & under can run the bases after the game!
- Postgame Autographs: Stick around following the game to get autographed posters from the team!
For updates on Purdue Softball, follow the Boilermakers on Twitter (@PurdueSoftball), Instagram (@purduesoftball), and Facebook (Purdue Softball).