IU’s win streak on line at OSU

The IU softball team has found its winning touch, but it’s getting a tough test today.

The Hoosiers (11-27, 3-5) look to continue its two-game winning streak as it travels to take on the Ohio State Buckeyes (26-11, 5-1).

“The girls are definitely confident, and the momentum is up from those two wins,” assistant coach Amanda Rivera said.

The two teams will play a doubleheader starting at 5 p.m.

The Hoosiers’ two previous wins have come against the Minnesota Golden Gophers, which is tied for last in the Big Ten. The Buckeyes, on the other hand, are third in the conference.

“Our drive to win has definitely increased from last weekend,” senior outfielder Jennifer Glueckert said. “Good pitching and defense will back up the other things we need to do right.”

The Buckeyes are led by infielder Alicia Herron with a .432 batting average and 30 RBIs on the season.

Five of the OSU starters have a batting average better than .300, compared with IU’s two batters boasting that average.

On the pitching side, the Buckeyes will most likely go with freshman Melanie Nichols (13-2), who has a 2.09 ERA, and senior Megan Miller (10-2) and her 2.24 ERA.

“If we keep playing Indiana softball and control what we can control, things will be great for us,” Rivera said.