Jones's 2 RBI double led Purdue to a 2-1 victory over No. 21 Northwestern, marking their first win against a ranked opponent since 2021 and leveling the series at 1-1. This win extended Purdue's winning streak to 10 in the last 13 games and ended Northwestern's nine-game streak, with Purdue now at 22-21 (9-7 Big Ten) and Northwestern at 28-9 (14-2 Big Ten).

By the Numbers
  • Purdue improved to 22-21 (9-7 Big Ten), while Northwestern fell to 28-9 (14-2 Big Ten).
  • Purdue left nine Wildcat runners stranded and ended Northwestern's nine-game winning streak.
Yes, But

Northwestern managed to score a run in the fifth inning and threatened by moving a runner to third in the seventh inning before the game ended on a catch by Purdue's center fielder.

State of Play
  • Purdue is on a strong winning streak with 10 wins in the last 13 games.
  • Julia Gossett led with five strikeouts in 6.0 innings pitched, while Kendall Klochack secured her second save of the season.
What's Next

The series' eventual victor will be determined in the upcoming game scheduled for a 1 p.m. ET start on B1G+.

Bottom Line

Jones's clutch performance with a 2 RBI double secured Purdue's victory over Northwestern, breaking their streak and setting up an exciting series finale.