The Indiana Hoosiers (27-10, 7-5) return from a disappointing West Coast trip, having dropped all three games to UCLA. The Hoosiers still sit at 57th in RPI entering this week with its first opportunity to get back in the win column on Wednesday night against the Butler Bulldogs (17-12, 9-5).
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Indiana Hoosiers 2026 Statistical Leaders
Batting Average: Aly VanBrandt .429
Hits: Aly VanBrandt, 54
Home Runs: Avery Parker and Aly VanBrandt, 10
RBI: Aly VanBrandt, 44
Runs: Aly VanBrandt, 46
Stolen Bases: Aly VanBrant, 19
Innings Pitched: Ella Troutt, 69.2
ERA: Ella Troutt, 2.61
Strike Outs: Ella Troutt, 43
Wins: Ella Trout, 7
Game Information
Wednesday, April 8
Time: 6:00 pm
TV: BTN+
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Know the Opponent: Butler Bulldogs
2026 Record: 17-12 (9-3)
RPI: 176
- As a team, Butler leads the BIG EAST and (ranks nationally) with 17 double plays (30th), 6.34 RBI/game (32nd), and 6.79 runs/game (35th). The Bulldogs are second (74th) with a .313 batting average.
- Makena Alexander leads the BIG EAST and is (ranked nationally) in several categories:
.596 on base% (9th), 1.012 Slug% (10th), .494 avg. (12th), and 45 RBI (38th). She is second (84th) with 11 home runs. - Hailey Conger ranks in the BIG EAST and is (ranked nationally) in several categories:
1st (12th) with 1.41 runs/game, 2nd (69th) with .525 on base%, 3rd (90th) with .427 avg., and 4th (73rd) with 1.14 RBI/game. - Cate Lehner leads the BIG EAST and is (ranked nationally) in several categories:
54.5 at bats per strikeout (7th), .913 stolen base % (19th), and 21 stolen bases (21st). She is second (75th) with 1.03 runs/game.
last week, vs. Creighton (L, 8-5 (8 inn.) | W, 6-5 (8 inn.) | L, 7-0)
- Kayla Preiss was 5-for-11 in the series, leading Butler with a .455 avg., five hits, two doubles, 3 RBIs, and a .636 slugging percentage.
- Alyx Johnson picked up her fourth win of the season in game two.