University of Southern Indiana Softball lost its series against Eastern Illinois University with 3-0 and 6-1 defeats in a doubleheader at USI Softball Field. The loss put USI at 16-17 overall and 10-8 in conference play, while Eastern Illinois moved to 28-12 this season with a 14-4 record in the Ohio Valley Conference. Eastern Illinois widened their first-place lead to two games in the OVC standings, with USI now in fifth place.

By the Numbers
  • Eastern Illinois University record: 28-12 overall, 14-4 in the OVC
  • University of Southern Indiana record: 16-17 overall, 10-8 in conference play
Yes, But

Despite the losses, USI's pitchers showed resilience, with Hunter and Newman putting up solid efforts on the mound.

State of Play
  • Eastern Illinois leads the OVC standings with a two-game advantage over USI
  • USI sits in fifth place in the OVC after the series against EIU
  • USI will face Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in upcoming games on Saturday and Sunday
What's Next

USI will hit the road to play against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in their next games on Saturday and Sunday following the series loss to Eastern Illinois.

Bottom Line

University of Southern Indiana Softball's series loss against Eastern Illinois University puts them in a challenging position in the OVC standings, highlighting the need for a strong performance in upcoming games for a chance to improve their position.