The Purdue Boilermakers look to maintain their five-game winning streak as they take on Miami Ohio in a midweek softball match on April 23 at 5:00 p.m. ET. After sweeping Illinois in their last series, Purdue is riding high, while Miami has recently faced challenges, being swept in their latest MAC series against Ohio. Notably, Julia Gossett of Purdue earned the Big Ten Co-Pitcher of the Week honors for her tremendous performance, which included 14 strikeouts in a midweek game against IU Indy.

By the Numbers
  • Purdue holds a five-game winning streak.
  • Miami Ohio is currently 26-22 overall and 15-7 in MAC conference play.
State of Play
  • Purdue remains undefeated against Miami Ohio, with only one historical tie.
  • Miami’s key hitters, Shelby Kunkel and Chloe Parks, have batting averages of .379 and .373 respectively.
What's Next

Following this matchup, Purdue will continue to compete in the Big Ten as they prepare for more critical games in the season, potentially impacting their postseason standings.

Bottom Line

Purdue aims to capitalize on their current momentum and historical advantage against Miami Ohio. The team’s confidence, combined with standout performances like that of Julia Gossett, puts them in a strong position to extend their winning streak further.