The Detroit Mercy softball team wraps up a demanding 28-game road trip against Michigan State on April 1, marking their third matchup this season with a Big Ten opponent. Despite suffering recent defeats at Indiana and Northwestern, the Titans are looking to revive their winning momentum. Notably, their last win against a Big Ten team was in 2008 at Michigan State, making this game particularly significant. With significant travel behind them (over 6,500 miles), the Titans aim for their first victory in the current road stretch.

By the Numbers
  • Total distance traveled during the road trip: 6,534 miles.
  • Detroit Mercy's winless streak against Big Ten teams spans 18 games; their last win was on May 1, 2008 (9-5 at Michigan State).
State of Play
  • The Titans have lost their last four games, including a no-hit loss against Indiana (0-8) and a close game resulting in a defeat (5-7).
  • Jada Davis leads the team with a batting average of .291 and 23 hits; Trinity Fessler leads in batting average (.338).
  • Detroit Mercy aims to break their losing streak while competing against a strong in-state rival.
What's Next

Following the game against Michigan State, the Titans will need to refocus ahead of their upcoming games to regain momentum in the Horizon League. Their performance against MSU could set the tone for their remaining schedule.

Bottom Line

Detroit Mercy must leverage their collective experience and offensive capabilities to secure a victory versus Michigan State, breaking a long-standing winless trend against Big Ten teams, thereby fostering confidence for the remainder of the season.