Michigan State softball returns to the road for a three-game series against Penn State in State College, Pa., following a midweek win over Western Michigan.

By the Numbers
  • Penn State: 28-8 overall, #27 in NCAA RPI rankings, Bridget Nemeth with 1.17 ERA and 114 strikeouts.
  • Macy Lee: 3-for-3 on Tuesday, Sydney Doloszycki with team-high batting average in the last seven games at .450.
State of Play
  • Penn State is 7-2 in B1G action, with 5 starters hitting over .300 and strong pitching performances from Nemeth and Mady Volpe.
  • Michigan State split midweek contests, defeating Western Michigan after a loss to Michigan.
What's Next

Michigan State will face intrastate rival Michigan on Tuesday, April 16 after the series with Penn State.

Bottom Line

Penn State poses a challenge with their strong record and home performance, while Michigan State looks to build on recent successes to compete in upcoming games, setting the stage for an exciting matchup with Michigan.