DePaul softball concludes their home games for the 2024 season against the Illinois Fighting Illini on April 23 at 3 p.m. CT at Cacciatore Stadium, with coverage on Marquee Sports Network.

By the Numbers
  • Brooke Johnson leads DePaul's offense with a .360 batting average, 40 hits, and 21 RBIs, boasting a .676 slugging percentage.
  • Riley Pool follows with a .327 batting average, 14 runs, and 33 hits, maintaining a .446 slugging percentage.
  • Brenna Smith tops the DePaul pitchers with a 3.31 ERA, pitching 74.0 innings and striking out 41.
  • Illinois' Kelly Ryono leads their offense with a .353 batting average, 31 runs, and 54 hits, featuring a .614 slugging percentage.
  • Tori McQueen holds a 3.21 ERA for the Illini, pitching 144.0 innings and striking out 137.
State of Play
  • DePaul leads the all-time series against Illinois, 14-11-1.
  • The Blue Demons will head to Omaha to face the Creighton Bluejays after the Illinois matchup.
What's Next

DePaul will continue their season on the road, playing against the Creighton Bluejays from April 26-28.

Bottom Line

DePaul softball concludes their home season against Illinois, with key players like Brooke Johnson and Riley Pool leading their offense, while maintaining a strong pitching performance from Brenna Smith. The team looks ahead to facing the Creighton Bluejays on the road.