Indiana University Athletics
Hoosiers to Face No. 13 Kentucky on Wednesday
3/17/2015 12:00:00 AM | Softball
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| Indiana at No. 13 Kentucky - Lexington, Ky. | |
| Date | March 18, 2015 • 7 p.m. ET |
| Location | John Cropp Stadium • Lexington, Ky. |
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| TV | SEC Network | Watch ESPN |
| Radio | Listen Live |
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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - The Hoosiers travel to Lexington, Ky. for a mid-week matchup with No. 13 Kentucky on Wednesday. The game will be broadcasted live on the SEC Network at 7 p.m.
Stay tuned to IUHoosiers.com and @IUSoftball for all the latest news and info from Lexington.
LAST TIME OUT
After weather changed earlier home plans, Indiana finally was able to open up play at Andy Mohr Field by hosting the Hoosier Classic, which saw the team go 4-1.
Indiana defeated Bowling Green on Thursday in the 2015 home opener. Four different Hoosiers recorded multi-hit efforts while senior pitcher Lora Olson tossed a complete game, allowing just two runs and striking out five. Indiana picked up two victories on Saturday, defeating Wright State, 7-2, before earning their second win against Bowling Green, 5-2. On Sunday, the Hoosiers picked up a 9-2 victory over IPFW in a game that saw seven different players score at least one run. The finale to the Classic saw Indiana take on North Dakota State in a game that was rained out on Friday. The Bison jumped to a 9-0 lead before a grand slam by Shannon Cawley and solo homer by Mena Fulton cut the deficit to 9-5.
SCOUTING THE WILDCATS
As of March 16, Kentucky has started the season 18-5 on its way to a No. 13 ranking. The Wildcats have picked up wins against Arizona, Florida State and San Diego State. The Wildcats and Hoosiers have faced a few of the same opponents, including Kennesaw State and Oregon State. Kentucky dropped a 9-8 decision to Kennesaw State, but defeated Oregon State, 6-5.
The Wildcats have a doubleheader scheduled against Murray State on Tuesday before hosting Indiana on Wednesday.
1,000 PROGRAM WINS
Indiana's 9-2 win against IPFW on Sunday marked the 1,000th program win for the Hoosiers. Since the program began in 1974, Indiana has an all-time record of 1000-986-8.
LEHMAN LIGHTING `EM UP
Sophomore Erin Lehman continued an impressive run over the weekend, batting .563 with nine hits, six runs and four RBI while starting all five games of the Hoosier Classic. Lehman picked up at least one hit in the last five games and eight of the last 10. She has recorded at least two hits in seven of those games, including three 3-hit efforts. Since a Feb. 27 game against No. 8 Georgia, Lehman is hititng .568 with 21 hits - including six doubles - 12 runs scored and eight RBI.
O'MALLEY AND FULTON MAKE THEIR MARK
Indiana freshmen Rachel O'Malley and Mena Fulton also had a big weekend at the Hoosier Classic. O'Malley hit. 417 with five hits, four runs and three RBI. The Elk Grove Village native turned in her first career homer against IPFW, a two-run shot. Against IPFW, O'Malley picked up two hits, two runs and three RBI.
Fulton started three games as a designated player, hitting .444 with four hits, two runs and two RBI. Against IPFW Fulton went 2-for-3 with two doubles, a run and an RBI. She recorded a solo shot on Monday against NDSU.
PITCHING SHINES
Through the first four games of the Hoosier Classic, Indiana pitchers Lora Olson and Miranda Tamayo held opponents to just two runs each. The pair both picked up a pair of wins on the weekend, with Olson earning a 3.96 ERA and Tamayo tossing a 1.17 ERA.
#HOMERINGHOOSIERS
The Hoosiers racked up five home runs in the Hoosier Classic, including two against IPFW and North Dakota State, marking the ninth time this year Indiana has recorded multiple homers in a game.
The Hoosiers are third in the Big Ten with 27 homers on the year, led by Shannon Cawley (7) and Kelsey Dotson (6). For comparison, last season Indiana hit 30 home runs all season and Kassi Farmer led the way with seven. Cawley's grand slam against North Dakota State was the first of her career and the second grand slam of the season after Dotson hit one on Feb. 27 against Lehigh. Nine different Hoosiers have gone yard so far this season.
TV TIME
Wednesday's game at Kentucky will be broadcasted live on the SEC Network, marking the first of three games to be shown on TV this season. Both games of Indiana's doubleheader with Purdue on April 8 will be shown on the Big Ten Network. In addition, seven Hoosier games will be available live on BTN Plus, a subscription-based web platform.
TUNE IN AND LISTEN UP
Every 2015 Indiana softball game will be broadcasted LIVE on IUHoosiers.com with Will Chukerman on the call. In addition, fans can also follow along with GameTracker, just click on the appropriate link in the schedule.
WHAT ELSE IS ON TAP FOR 2015?
After facing Kentucky on Wednesday, the Hoosiers will open up Big Ten play this weekend as they play host to Rutgers.
Indiana will make another mid-week trip to the Bluegrass State next week to face Louisville on March 25.
Other non-conference matchups for the Hoosiers include Ball State (April 21) and Indiana State (April 28).
Other home Big Ten battles include Maryland, Purdue and Michigan State. The Hoosiers will face Illinois, Penn State, Michigan and Ohio State on the road.
The 2015 Big Ten Tournament will take place May 7-10 in Columbus, Ohio.
Media Contact: Caitlin Davis, davis288@indiana.edu
