Hoosiers Open Two-Game Home Series With Detroit Mercy

After three days away from the diamond Indiana Softball (25-7, 7-2) are back at Andy Mohr Field for a brief two-game series against Detroit Mercy. The last time out IU lost a whacky 24-12 to No. 17 Oregon. It was a game IU was leading 7-0 and 9-7. The Hoosiers head into the weekend ranked 53rd in the RPI.

Indiana Hoosiers 2026 Statistical Leaders

Batting Average: Aly VanBrandt .464

Hits: Aly VanBrandt, 51

Home Runs: Aly VanBrandt and Avery Parker, 10

RBI: Josie Bird, 42

Runs: Aly VanBrandt, 45

Stolen Bases: Aly VanBrant, 18

Innings Pitched: Ella Troutt, 61.1

ERA: Brooke Mannon, 1.94

Strike Outs: Ella Troutt, 38

Wins: Ella Troutt, 7

Series at a Glance

Friday, March 27

Time: 6:00 pm

TV: BTN+

Saturday, March 28

Time: 2:00 pm

TV: BTN+

Know the Opponent: Detroit Mercy Titans

2026 Record: 7-10 (1-2)

RPI: 259 (Entering Friday)

• Detroit Mercy holds a 7-18 record prior to this weekend’s two-gamer in Bloomington. The Titans have played in tournaments at DePaul, Western Kentucky, Texas Tech, North Alabama, Alabama A&M and Northern Kentucky.
• In the Titans’ first conference series of Horizon League play last weekend, Detroit Mercy went 1-2 taking the first game at Youngstown State but dropping the latter two.
• Next weekend’s series against IU Indy (April 3-4) will be its first home games of the season at Buysse Ballpark.
• At the plate, Trinity Fessler leads the team with a .367 batting average and has four extra base hits along with 12 RBI to her name. Abby Klaft follows with a .303 batting average plus 14 RBI to go with it.
• The Titans have four pitchers on their staff with Savannah Schultz and Erin Flynn getting the most usage. Schultz has a 5-8 record with 21 appearances. She owns a 5.23 ERA with 58 strikeouts this year.