Mitchell, South Dakota — The Northwestern College softball team hopes to continue its 2021 season with a road doubleheader against Dakota Wesleyan on Tuesday, April 13. The games have been rescheduled twice, most recently from last Friday, April 9. First pitch of game one is scheduled for 3pm in Mitchell, S.D.
Northwestern holds a 33-9 advantage in the rivalry against the Tigers, dating back to the 1998 season. The teams have split their last 10 games, however; Northwestern swept DWU the last time they played (in 2019) 11-3 (5 innings) and 10-8.
Dakota Wesleyan Tigers:
2021 record: 1-7 (GPAC), 9-15
-most recent: split vs Mount Marty, lost 10-4, won 11-3
Head Coach: Derek Lien (1st year)
-DWU grad
GPAC Preseason Poll: picked 12th
2020 record: 1-1, 8-13
-return four starters, 12 players
2019: 7-15 (10th), 12-30
Northwestern Red Raiders:
2021 record: 5-3 (T3rd), 18-8
most recent: split w/ Dordt (4-2 win, 2-0 loss) on April 6
Head Coach: Shane Bouman (3rd)
GPAC Preseason poll: picked 5th
By the Numbers (GPAC rank)
Batting Average: .339 (4th)
Runs / Game: 5.5 (7th)
Hits / Game: 9 (5th)
Stolen Bases: 56 (2nd)
ERA: 2.24 (2nd)
Opponents batting average: .224 (2nd)
Opponent Runs / Game: 2.7 (2nd)
Opponent Hits / Game: 5.7 (2nd)
