Northwestern Softball is set to resume its conference schedule with a three-game series against Penn State, marking its first visit to University Park since 2015. The series kicks off on Friday at 4 p.m. CT and includes matches on Saturday at 1 p.m. CT and Sunday at 10 a.m. CT, all available on B1G+. Historically, the Wildcats have dominated the matchup, winning 16 consecutive games against the Nittany Lions and holding a 56-16 overall record. Meanwhile, Penn State carries a 26-12 season record and recently swept Maryland at home.

By the Numbers
  • Northwestern has a 56-16 all-time advantage over Penn State.
  • Bridget Donahey leads the Wildcats with six home runs in the last four weekends.
  • Emma Raye has a .350 batting average and 35 RBIs so far this season.
  • Marina Mason holds an ERA of 2.47 with 100 strikeouts over 90.2 innings pitched.
State of Play
  • Northwestern most recently lost to DePaul, 9-5.
  • Donahey has registered three multi-homer games this season, a first since 2022.
  • Mason recently threw seven shutout innings against Michigan with eight strikeouts.
What's Next

After the Penn State series, Northwestern will face Notre Dame midweek before returning home to host Michigan State for three games beginning April 17.

Bottom Line

Northwestern is looking to extend its winning streak and capitalize on its strong historical performance against Penn State, while key players like Donahey and Raye continue to shine offensively.