Emma Raye, a junior catcher for the Wildcats, has been named the Big Ten Player of the Week following a dominant performance in a series sweep against Penn State. Raye excelled at the plate, achieving an on-base percentage of .846 while driving in six runs, scoring seven times, hitting two home runs, and stealing three bases as Northwestern outscored the Nittany Lions 38-9 across three games. She recorded three hits in each game, marking a significant improvement this season as she leads the team in several batting categories, including average and home runs. With her standout performance, Raye has established herself as a key player for the Wildcats this season.

By the Numbers
  • Raye achieved a .846 on-base percentage with 11 reach attempts in 13 plate appearances.
  • During the series, she recorded six RBI, seven runs, and two home runs, contributing to a 38-9 score across three games.
State of Play
  • Raye leads the team with a .396 batting average, 10 home runs, and 41 RBI this season.
  • She is hitting .413 in Big Ten play (19-for-46) with a .534 on-base percentage.
What's Next

Northwestern will face Notre Dame in a midweek matchup on Wednesday, followed by a three-game home series against Michigan State starting Friday.

Bottom Line

Emma Raye's exceptional performance not only highlights her individual talent but also positions the Wildcats as a formidable team in the Big Ten as they continue their season.