EVANSVILLE, Ind.—University of Southern Indiana Softball surged into the latest National Fastpitch Coaches’ Association Division II Top 25 Poll ahead of is showdown with Drury University Saturday at noon in Springfield, Missouri.
The Screaming Eagles (26-8, 12-0 GLVC) debuted at No. 20 in the poll after not receiving votes in previous polls.
It marks the first time the Eagles have been ranked in the Top 25 since they were ranked No. 16 February 17, 2021. USI is one of two GLVC teams in this week’s poll and one of three teams from the Midwest Region. The University of Indianapolis held its ground at No. 5, while Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference member Grand Valley State University was ranked No. 24.
USI brings a 14-game winning streak into its Great Lakes Valley Conference doubleheader against Drury. Saturday’s doubleheader is a match-up between the top two teams in the conference.
The Panthers (26-9, 12-2 GLVC) are fresh off an impressive doubleheader sweep of host Lindenwood University this past Sunday and have won 13 of their last 14 games.
Following its trip to Springfield, the Eagles travel to Bolivar, Missouri, to take on Southwest Baptist University in a GLVC doubleheader Sunday at noon. The Bearcats are 6-24 overall and 0-12 in GLVC play entering the weekend.
USI’s games this weekend will be aired on the GLVC Sports Network, while live stats and video can be accessed at GoUSIEagles.com.
