University of Minnesota Athletics
Wednesday, April 17
Minneapolis, MN
3:00 PM
University of Minnesota
vs
Wisconsin
Players Mentioned
OF
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Photo by: Bjorn Franke
Gophers Ready for Wisconsin, Rutgers
4/16/2024 1:01:00 PM | Softball
Minnesota has a midweek on Wednesday vs Wisconsin and weekend series vs Rutgers
GAME ONE
Minnesota (21-18, 7-5 B1G) vs Wisconsin (15-23, 4-8 B1G)
Date: Wednesday, April 17
Time: 3:00 p.m. CT (DH)
Stream: Big Ten Network
GAME TWO
Minnesota (21-18, 7-5 B1G) vs Rutgers (26-18, 8-6 B1G)
Date: Friday, April 19
Time: 5 p.m. CT
Stream: B1G+
GAME THREE
Minnesota (21-18, 7-5 B1G) vs Rutgers (26-18, 8-6 B1G)
Date: Saturday, April 20
Time: 1 p.m. CT
Stream: B1G+
GAME FOUR
Minnesota (21-18, 7-5 B1G) vs Rutgers (26-18, 8-6 B1G)
Date: Sunday, April 21
Time: 12 p.m. CT
Stream: B1G+
Homeward Bound
The University of Minnesota softball team will gear up for a doubleheader on Wednesday followed by a three-game series over the weekend against Rutgers. The Golden Gophers return home following a weekend at Indiana. Wednesday's doubleheader will be broadcast live on Big Ten Network, while the weekend series can be streamed on B1G+.
Tracking the Gophers
Minnesota comes into the week after dropping three games to the Hoosiers. Despite the sweep, the Maroon and Gold showed out on their home turf two weekends ago against Ohio State.
Tracking the Badgers
Rival Wisconsin comes to Minneapolis for the first time since 2022 in Wednesday's doubleheader. Minnesota leads the all-time series 27-18, with their last loss against the Badgers happening at the Big Ten Tournament in 2022. Last season, Minnesota won both games in a doubleheader in Madison. The Gophers out scored them 16-0 and run ruled the Badgers in game two.
Tracking the Scarlet Knights
Rutgers comes to town this weekend after a midweek matchup against Long Island. The Gophers lead the series with the Scarlet Knights, 12-1. Rutgers only victory came in 2022 in Piscataway, NJ. That year, Minnesota won the series 2-1. Last weekend, Rutgers dropped a series to Nebraska, 2-1. They picked up game one, while the Huskers won the last two.
Home Run Hero
Star shortstop Jess Oakland is making a name for herself on the field and is on the cusp of solidifying herself in Minnesota's record books. So far this season, the sophomore has hit 16 home runs. She's one bomb away from entering Minnesota's single season top five. 17 home runs would match Natalie DenHartog's freshman season in 2019.
Special Teams. Special Plays. Special Players.
Minnesota's defense ranks in the top ten nationally. They've strung together a total of 39 double plays this season, ranking them first in the Big Ten and sixth in the NCAA.
Hot on Offense
As a team, the Golden Gophers are taking top spots in multiple offensive categories in the Big Ten. They rank second in batting average (0.303), first in doubles per game, second in doubles, fourth in home runs per game (1.15 per game), first in scoring, third in slugging percentage (0.502), and second in walks.
Minnesota (21-18, 7-5 B1G) vs Wisconsin (15-23, 4-8 B1G)
Date: Wednesday, April 17
Time: 3:00 p.m. CT (DH)
Stream: Big Ten Network
GAME TWO
Minnesota (21-18, 7-5 B1G) vs Rutgers (26-18, 8-6 B1G)
Date: Friday, April 19
Time: 5 p.m. CT
Stream: B1G+
GAME THREE
Minnesota (21-18, 7-5 B1G) vs Rutgers (26-18, 8-6 B1G)
Date: Saturday, April 20
Time: 1 p.m. CT
Stream: B1G+
GAME FOUR
Minnesota (21-18, 7-5 B1G) vs Rutgers (26-18, 8-6 B1G)
Date: Sunday, April 21
Time: 12 p.m. CT
Stream: B1G+
Homeward Bound
The University of Minnesota softball team will gear up for a doubleheader on Wednesday followed by a three-game series over the weekend against Rutgers. The Golden Gophers return home following a weekend at Indiana. Wednesday's doubleheader will be broadcast live on Big Ten Network, while the weekend series can be streamed on B1G+.
Tracking the Gophers
Minnesota comes into the week after dropping three games to the Hoosiers. Despite the sweep, the Maroon and Gold showed out on their home turf two weekends ago against Ohio State.
Tracking the Badgers
Rival Wisconsin comes to Minneapolis for the first time since 2022 in Wednesday's doubleheader. Minnesota leads the all-time series 27-18, with their last loss against the Badgers happening at the Big Ten Tournament in 2022. Last season, Minnesota won both games in a doubleheader in Madison. The Gophers out scored them 16-0 and run ruled the Badgers in game two.
Tracking the Scarlet Knights
Rutgers comes to town this weekend after a midweek matchup against Long Island. The Gophers lead the series with the Scarlet Knights, 12-1. Rutgers only victory came in 2022 in Piscataway, NJ. That year, Minnesota won the series 2-1. Last weekend, Rutgers dropped a series to Nebraska, 2-1. They picked up game one, while the Huskers won the last two.
Home Run Hero
Star shortstop Jess Oakland is making a name for herself on the field and is on the cusp of solidifying herself in Minnesota's record books. So far this season, the sophomore has hit 16 home runs. She's one bomb away from entering Minnesota's single season top five. 17 home runs would match Natalie DenHartog's freshman season in 2019.
Special Teams. Special Plays. Special Players.
Minnesota's defense ranks in the top ten nationally. They've strung together a total of 39 double plays this season, ranking them first in the Big Ten and sixth in the NCAA.
Hot on Offense
As a team, the Golden Gophers are taking top spots in multiple offensive categories in the Big Ten. They rank second in batting average (0.303), first in doubles per game, second in doubles, fourth in home runs per game (1.15 per game), first in scoring, third in slugging percentage (0.502), and second in walks.
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