Eastern Illinois softball, boasting a record of 20-17 and an impressive 12-0 in the OVC, prepares to host UT Martin this weekend following a 3-0 loss to Indiana State that ended their 15-game winning streak. The Panthers, who previously achieved their best OVC start, face a Skyhawks team currently tied for second in the conference at 21-15 overall and 9-3 in the OVC after a successful weekend against SIUE. The series runs from April 3-4 at Williams Field in Charleston, Illinois.

By the Numbers
  • Easiest start of 12-0 in OVC history for EIU, surpassing the 10-0 record from 2000.
  • Karlie McKenzie has a 0.50 ERA with two wins and one save in her last appearances.
State of Play
  • Eastern Illinois鈥� 15-game winning streak was the longest in school history and ranked fourth nationally.
  • Senior Lizzie Stiverson leads the team with a .320 batting average and key offensive performance.
What's Next

After the OVC series against UT Martin, EIU will face Southeast Missouri in another conference matchup on April 11-12, focusing on maintaining their top position in the standings.

Bottom Line

The Panthers aim to rebound from their recent loss and keep their perfect conference record intact, as they leverage home-field advantage against a competitive UT Martin team.