Eastern Illinois softball (20-16) is set to face Indiana State (17-16) in a midweek non-conference game on March 31. The Panthers have extended their win streak to 15 games, starting with a doubleheader win against Bradley and culminating in a weekend sweep over Western Illinois. Indiana State is looking to build on their recent series win against Valparaiso as they aim to overcome EIU.

By the Numbers
  • EIU is on a 15-game win streak, the fourth longest in NCAA Division I.
  • Karlie McKenzie recorded a 2-0 week with a 0.50 ERA, including a complete game shutout.
State of Play
  • EIU is batting .310 for the last five games, averaging over five runs per game.
  • Lizzie Stiverson holds a seven-game hitting streak with a .533 average during that span.
What's Next

Post Indiana State, EIU will host UT Martin for an Ohio Valley Conference series on April 3-4, looking to maintain their momentum in conference play.

Bottom Line

With a historic win streak and strong individual performances, Eastern Illinois softball aims to secure a victory against Indiana State and carry their success into conference matchups ahead.