In Chicago, Alyssa Seidler led Villanova softball to a 7-0 victory over DePaul with a one-hit complete game shutout, marking the first time a Villanova pitcher has struck out double-digit batters since May 2022.

By the Numbers
  • Alyssa Seidler pitched a one-hit shutout.
  • Lilly St. Jean had a pair of doubles for Villanova.
  • Villanova is now 23-18 overall and 14-2 in the BIG EAST conference.
Yes, But

The perfect game and no-hit bid by Seidler was spoiled in the fifth inning by a single from a Blue Demon batter.

State of Play
  • Villanova secured a convincing 7-0 victory over DePaul in the series' opening game.
  • The next game between the Wildcats and the Blue Demons is set for Saturday at 2:00 p.m. ET (1 CT) in Chicago.
What's Next

The Wildcats and Blue Demons will face off in two more games in Chicago, with the next match scheduled for Saturday afternoon.

Bottom Line

Alyssa Seidler's dominant pitching performance led Villanova to a resounding 7-0 victory over DePaul, setting the stage for an exciting series continuation in Chicago.