Thursday, March 27
Fort Wayne, Ind.
1 PM
Purdue Fort Wayne
vs
Detroit Mercy
'Dons Host Titans in Horizon League Series
3/26/2025 1:25:00 PM | Softball
FORT WAYNE, Ind. - Purdue Fort Wayne softball will host the Detroit Mercy Titans in Fort Wayne for a three-game Horizon League series this week.
Who: Detroit Mercy Titans
When: Thursday, March 27 - DH at 1 PM | Friday, March 28 - TBD start
Where: Purdue Fort Wayne Softball Field | Fort Wayne, Ind.
Live Stats: Link
Watch: None
Know Your Foe
Detroit Mercy (5-14) is headed to Fort Wayne after going 2-1 in their home series against Youngstown State. The Titans were picked last in the Horizon League Preseason Poll, of which the 'Dons were selected sixth. Trinity Fessler is leading the Titans with a .293 batting average with 41 at bats this season. Erin Flynn owns the lowest ERA of 4.71 with 38.2 innings pitched, 13.2 of those innings within Horizon League play.
Series History
Purdue Fort Wayne leads the all-time series 19-13, and has dominated the series recently with a 7-2 mark since the 'Dons joined the Horizon League in 2020. The Mastodons won all three last year, including two run-rule victories.
We Love the Long Ball
The Mastodons have 15 home runs, which is third-most in the Horizon League, behind Robert Morris and Cleveland State. Bailey Manos leads the team with four, behind just Courtney Poulich and Mary Brant of Robert Morris.
Owning the Batter's Box
Grace Hollopeter (.362) and McKenna Minton (.348) both rank in the top-10 in the Horizon League in batting average.
Lineup Locks
Four Mastodons have started all 21 games this season: Grace Hollopeter, Brooke Lickey, Addison Zimpleman and Bailey Manos.
Minton Magic
In Horizon League play, McKenna Minton is slashing .500/.444/.750. Her .500 batting average is eighth in the Horizon League.
Rudd Light, Green Light
Aglaia Rudd is rated as the toughest player to strike out in the Horizon League.Grace Hollopeter is currently ranked right below her teammate at second.
She'll Find a Way
Grace Hollopeter has reached the base paths at least once in each of the last 11 games.
Last Time Out
Purdue Fort Wayne fell short to No. 22 Ohio State 11-6 in their midweek game. Aglaia Rudd had a home run in that contest.
Up Next
The Mastodons will head out to Youngstown, Ohio to face the Youngstown State Penguins on April 4-5.
Who: Detroit Mercy Titans
When: Thursday, March 27 - DH at 1 PM | Friday, March 28 - TBD start
Where: Purdue Fort Wayne Softball Field | Fort Wayne, Ind.
Live Stats: Link
Watch: None
Know Your Foe
Detroit Mercy (5-14) is headed to Fort Wayne after going 2-1 in their home series against Youngstown State. The Titans were picked last in the Horizon League Preseason Poll, of which the 'Dons were selected sixth. Trinity Fessler is leading the Titans with a .293 batting average with 41 at bats this season. Erin Flynn owns the lowest ERA of 4.71 with 38.2 innings pitched, 13.2 of those innings within Horizon League play.
Series History
Purdue Fort Wayne leads the all-time series 19-13, and has dominated the series recently with a 7-2 mark since the 'Dons joined the Horizon League in 2020. The Mastodons won all three last year, including two run-rule victories.
We Love the Long Ball
The Mastodons have 15 home runs, which is third-most in the Horizon League, behind Robert Morris and Cleveland State. Bailey Manos leads the team with four, behind just Courtney Poulich and Mary Brant of Robert Morris.
Owning the Batter's Box
Grace Hollopeter (.362) and McKenna Minton (.348) both rank in the top-10 in the Horizon League in batting average.
Lineup Locks
Four Mastodons have started all 21 games this season: Grace Hollopeter, Brooke Lickey, Addison Zimpleman and Bailey Manos.
Minton Magic
In Horizon League play, McKenna Minton is slashing .500/.444/.750. Her .500 batting average is eighth in the Horizon League.
Rudd Light, Green Light
Aglaia Rudd is rated as the toughest player to strike out in the Horizon League.Grace Hollopeter is currently ranked right below her teammate at second.
She'll Find a Way
Grace Hollopeter has reached the base paths at least once in each of the last 11 games.
Last Time Out
Purdue Fort Wayne fell short to No. 22 Ohio State 11-6 in their midweek game. Aglaia Rudd had a home run in that contest.
Up Next
The Mastodons will head out to Youngstown, Ohio to face the Youngstown State Penguins on April 4-5.
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