The University of Dayton softball team will host Northern Kentucky for a single game on Tuesday at UD Softball Stadium, part of the A-10 Conference SAAC's Mental Health Initiative Moving More for Mental Health, with first pitch at 3:05 p.m. and live broadcast on ESPN+. Dayton, now in the third-place in league standings, has a record of 20-17, while Northern Kentucky stands at 17-14.

By the Numbers
  • Dayton's junior Maddie Kapsimalis leads the offense with a .367 batting average, 40 hits, and 33 RBI.
  • Dayton's pitcher, sophomore Izzy Kemp, boasts a 2.07 ERA and 90 strikeouts over 84.2 innings pitched.
  • Northern Kentucky's Ella LeMonier leads the team with a .386 batting average and 13 stolen bases.
  • Northern Kentucky's Olivia Pastin has hit five home runs and collected 19 RBI.
  • Dayton leads the series against Northern Kentucky, 17-12.
State of Play
  • Dayton is in third place in the league standings after back-to-back shutout wins.
  • Northern Kentucky is currently tied for third place in their conference standings.
  • Junior Emma Schutter has made 138 consecutive starting appearances for Dayton.
  • Sophomore Izzy Kemp holds the program record for most strikeouts per seven-inning game at 8.44.
What's Next

The upcoming game between Dayton and Northern Kentucky will be crucial for both teams in shaping their standings and setting the tone for their season's trajectory.

Bottom Line

As Dayton faces Northern Kentucky in a key matchup, the performance of key players like Maddie Kapsimalis and Izzy Kemp will be instrumental in determining the outcome and further solidifying Dayton's position in the league standings.