The Southern Illinois University Salukis Women’s Softball team announced on April 16 that it will host Northern Iowa for a three-game series at Charlotte West Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois, starting with a doubleheader on Friday. The series will conclude on Saturday with Senior Day and the ‘Bark in the Park’ event, held in partnership with St. Francis CARE.
This event is significant as it honors seniors Erin Lee, Haley Wilkerson, and Brooklyn Pritchett after the final game of the series. Fans are invited to bring their dogs to Saturday’s game and participate in donation efforts for St. Francis CARE, which will have adoptable dogs available at the stadium.
The Salukis currently hold a record of 25-14 overall and are second in Missouri Valley Conference play at 14-5. Last weekend, Southern Illinois won two out of three games against Drake University. Notably, Maleah Blomenkamp hit her first two collegiate home runs during that series. Freshman pitcher Brooklynn Danielson was recognized as Missouri Valley Conference Pitcher of the Week after recording a 1.00 ERA across three appearances.
According to the official website, the Southern Illinois University Salukis Women’s Softball team participates in NCAA Division I competitions according to the official website. The team hosts its home games at Charlotte West Stadium according to the official website and maintains membership in the Missouri Valley Conference according to the official website. The program competes specifically in NCAA Division I softball according to the official website and is based in Carbondale, Illinois according to the official website.
Northern Iowa enters this weekend’s matchup ranked third in conference play with an overall record of 22-16. Both teams feature high-scoring offenses within their league standings.
As SIU celebrates its senior athletes and community partners this weekend, fans can follow updates about games or events through social media channels or by downloading the “Salukis” Mobile App.
