Northwestern University is set to host Purdue for a three-game baseball series at Miller Park this weekend. The opening game is on Friday at 3 p.m. CT, followed by games on Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m. CT, all broadcasted on B1G+. Currently, Northwestern has a record of 13-15-1 and hopes to build on their recent success after a 15-4 win against UIC that featured five home runs. The Wildcats will aim for their first series victory over Purdue since 2017, facing a Boilermakers team that has a 22-10 record.

By the Numbers
  • Northwestern scored 15 runs on 18 hits in their last game.
  • The Wildcats have hit 42 home runs this season, ranking fourth in the Big Ten.
State of Play
  • Northwestern has totaled 33 runs in their last three games.
  • Senior INF Owen McElfatrick leads the team with seven home runs this year.
What's Next

After the series against Purdue, Northwestern will face UIC on April 14 before heading to Michigan for another Big Ten series next week.

Bottom Line

Northwestern's strong recent performance builds momentum as they seek to end a series drought against Purdue, emphasizing the importance of maximizing home-field advantage this weekend.