The University of Mary softball team is set to host the University of Minnesota Crookston and Minnesota State University Moorhead this weekend, aiming to improve on their season record of 10-26. The Marauders will play Crookston on Saturday, April 11, and Moorhead on Sunday, April 12, both matches at noon. The Marauders are still searching for their first conference win with a current 0-14 record in NSIC play, placing them 16th in the league standings. Key players include Kaitlyn McLaughlin, leading in multiple batting categories, and Arria Johnson, noted for her pitching prowess.

By the Numbers
  • UMary has lost 14 consecutive conference games this season.
  • Kaitlyn McLaughlin has a conference-leading 21 stolen bases this season.
State of Play
  • UMary is 10-26 overall and 0-14 in NSIC play.
  • UMC holds a slightly better record at 10-27 with a 4-8 NSIC record, while MSUM struggles at 4-31 overall and 2-10 in conference.
What's Next

Following this weekend's games, the Marauders will focus on improving their conference performance, as they look to build momentum heading into the remainder of the season. Upcoming matchups could prove critical for their standings and morale.

Bottom Line

The Marauders are under pressure to secure their first NSIC win as they approach crucial games this weekend against competitive opponents. Continued contributions from key players like McLaughlin and Johnson will be essential to shift the team鈥檚 trajectory in the league.