The Wayne State University softball team wraps up a six-game road trip with a doubleheader against Wisconsin-Parkside on Sunday. Currently, WSU holds a record of 14-19 overall and 6-8 in the GLIAC, having split their previous doubleheaders. The Rangers are 13-21 overall and 4-8 in the GLIAC as they prepare for their match against Saginaw Valley State earlier in the day. The teams have evened their all-time series at 29-29 after WSU's victories in March. Key players for WSU include Elly Koopman, who is on a nine-game on-base streak, and Sydney Long, who boasts a strong pitching performance recently.

By the Numbers
  • Wayne State is 14-19 overall with a 6-8 conference record.
  • Elly Koopman has 11 multiple-hit games and a .478 batting average over her last nine games.
  • Mia Johnson from Parkside has a .479 batting average with 10 home runs this season.
State of Play
  • WSU has gone 2-2 in their doubleheaders so far on the road trip.
  • Parksides' Mia Johnson leads the GLIAC with a .630 on-base percentage.
  • Wayne State holds the second-highest fielding percentage in program history at .968.
What's Next

Following the doubleheader against Parkside, Wayne State will return home to face Ferris State on April 18 and Davenport on April 19, both of which are GLIAC matchups.

Bottom Line

This doubleheader serves as a crucial point in the season for both teams as they aim to strengthen their conference standings while key players on both sides continue to showcase their skills.