The Washburn Ichabod softball team concludes their home games this weekend against Missouri Western and Northwest Missouri. They will honor five seniors prior to their doubleheader against the Bearcats. The Ichabods hold a current record of 30-17 and are ninth in the MIAA standings, vying for a better position as the regular season approaches its end. This marks the fifth consecutive season with 30 wins for the Ichabods, the longest streak since 2002-2007.

By the Numbers
  • 30 wins this season; fifth consecutive season with 30 wins.
  • Makenzie Sais leads the nation with 64 stolen bases.
  • Washburn has outscored opponents 270 to 154 this season.
  • The Ichabods rank 11th in the NCAA with 81 doubles.
State of Play
  • Washburn is 7-11 in MIAA play, currently ninth in standings.
  • Missouri Western enters the weekend with a 5-11 MIAA record and has lost their last seven games.
  • Northwest Missouri has an 8-8 record, just ahead of Washburn.
What's Next

The Ichabods will seek to improve their standings with matches against Missouri Western and Northwest Missouri before concluding the regular season at Emporia State on May 2. Performance in these games will be pivotal leading into the MIAA Tournament scheduled for May 6-10.

Bottom Line

With a consistent performance amid competitive conference play, the Ichabods are not only focusing on individual achievements but also eyeing an advantageous position as the MIAA Tournament approaches. Continued synergy and execution in their critical final home games could significantly enhance their playoff prospects.