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Hoosiers Softball Heads to Maryland for Weekend Series

A female Hoosiers softball player in a red jersey with 'Hoosiers' printed on it, wearing a helmet and looking forward while crouching in a field.
Avery Parker on the bases for the Hoosiers Image: Indiana University Athletics

The Indiana Hoosiers (22-6, 4-2) hit the road for a three-game series at Maryland. The Terrapins are 13-14 (1-5) and sit at 93rd in RPI. The Hoosiers enter the series 64th in RPI so this is a big series for postseason hopes for the Hoosiers. IU is 16-4 away from Andy Mohr Field this season.

Indiana Hoosiers 2026 Statistical Leaders

Batting Average: Aly VanBrandt .494

Hits: Aly VanBrandt, 42

Home Runs: Aly VanBrandt and Avery Parker, 10

RBI: Aly VanBrandt, 38

Runs: Aly VanBrandt, 42

Stolen Bases: Aly VanBrant, 16

Innings Pitched: Ella Troutt, 52

ERA: Brooke Mannon, 1.14

Strike Outs: Ella Troutt, 38

Wins: Taylor Hess, 6

Series at a Glance

Friday, March 20

Time: 6:00 pm

TV: BTN+

Saturday, March 21

Time: 2:00 pm

TV: BTN+

Sunday, March 22

Time: 12:00pm

TV: BTN+

Know the Opponent: Maryland Terrapins

  • Maryland comes into the weekend at 13-14 with an 11-7 win in 10 innings over George Washington yesterday (March 18). The Terrapins were swept by No. 21 Washington last weekend.
  • In Maryland’s first conference weekend, they took one of three games at home versus Rutgers.
  • The Terrapins are 7-2 in games at Maryland Softball Stadium, which includes a 4-0 showing in the Terrapin Invitational with wins over Syracuse, Providence, Fairfield and UMBC.

2026 Record: 14-10 (1-5)

RPI: 93 (Entering Friday)

Statistical Leaders

Batting Average: Sammi Woods, .400

Hits: Sammi Woods, 36

Home Runs: Anna McGowen, 7

RBI: Anna McGowen, 24

Runs: Sammi Woods, 20

Stolen Bases: Sammi Woods and Caitlyn Cornwell, 3

Innings Pitched: Elisa Wiegand , 50.2

ERA: Keira Bucher, 2.75

Strike Outs: Caitlin Olensky, 39

Wins: Keira Bucher, 5

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