Grand Rapids, Mich. 鈥� The CU softball team (10-11) prepares for three away series this week, starting with Aquinas on March 20 at 3 p.m. EST. They will also face UNOH and Indiana Tech on March 21, with games scheduled at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. EST, respectively. The team's recent performance shows they went 1-3 in their home opener, with standout Anna Griffioen recording six hits and five RBIs over the weekend.

By the Numbers
  • Aquinas has a season record of 18-8 but is 0-4 in WHAC play.
  • UNOH holds a record of 17-12 and is 3-1 in the conference.
  • Indiana Tech comes in at 19-9, also 3-1 in WHAC play.
State of Play
  • Softball's recent home stand included being swept by #5 Madonna and splitting with UM-Dearborn.
  • Aquinas bats .309, while UNOH has a combined average of .279 and Indiana Tech hits .297.
  • The pitching for Aquinas is solid with an average ERA of 2.78, while UNOH has an ERA of 3.42 and Indiana Tech leads at 2.49.
What's Next

Following these three away series, the team will return home and look to improve its standing in the WHAC based on their performance against these competitive opponents.

Bottom Line

CU softball needs to leverage its recent experience and Griffioen's momentum to secure wins in these upcoming crucial away matchups to enhance their season record and confidence.