Purdue softball secures its third consecutive Big Ten series win by defeating Illinois 11-4 with an 11-run game, marking the team's eighth straight win of the season and the most consecutive series wins since 2014.

By the Numbers
  • Purdue's record: 20-18 (7-4 Big Ten)
  • Illinois' record: 15-24 (2-9 Big Ten)
  • Purdue out-hit Illinois 14-5 with 14 hits, including two triples.
  • Eight Boilermakers scored at least one run, with three players scoring two runs each.
  • Moriah Polar led with 4 hits, while Tyrina Jones, Khloe Banks, and Alivia Meeks each had multiple hits.
Yes, But

Although Purdue scored 11 runs, 11 Boilermakers were left stranded, and the team was two runs shy of tying their season-high of 13.

State of Play
  • Purdue has won 8 straight games and clinched their third consecutive Big Ten series win.
  • Illinois fell to a 15-24 (2-9 Big Ten) record after the loss.
What's Next

Purdue will aim to complete the series sweep against Illinois tomorrow at 1 p.m. ET.

Bottom Line

Purdue softball's dominant performance secures another series win and maintains their strong season momentum with a chance for a series sweep in the next game.