Indiana Hoosiers Softball Team Gears Up for Road Series Against Wisconsin
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Following a convincing 8-3 victory over Louisville, the Indiana Hoosiers softball team aims to extend their winning streak this weekend with a three-game series against Wisconsin from April 11-13. Currently riding a five-game winning streak, the Hoosiers boast a strong 27-10 overall record, including 6-5 in Big Ten play.
Leading the nation in several key statistics, Indiana showcases an impressive team batting average of .384, doubles per game at 2.11, and an on-base percentage of .475. Five Hoosiers are hitting over .400, highlighted by Taylor Minnick’s remarkable .495 average. Brianna Copeland shines on the mound, leading the team with 110 strikeouts and an 11-4 record alongside a 4.78 ERA.
In their recent game against Louisville, Indiana overcame an early 2-0 deficit, fueled by a pivotal home run from Brianna Copeland, marking her 41st career long ball—a new program record. The game also celebrated Taylor Minnick, who recently became the program’s all-time RBI leader with 154.
The Hoosiers’ previous weekend saw them sweep Maryland, with a standout performance in which they scored a remarkable 20 runs, establishing a new benchmark for their Big Ten games this season.
In terms of historical matchups, Indiana will face a challenging opponent in Wisconsin, which holds a 30-20 edge in their all-time series. The teams met last year in Bloomington, where the Badgers claimed two of three games.
As the regular season approaches its end with just four weekends and 12 games left before the Big Ten Tournament, Indiana is poised to maintain momentum and make a significant impact in the upcoming matches.
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