CHICAGO – DePaul softball wraps up its final homestand of the 2026 season this weekend. They’ll host Butler for a three-game series at Cacciatore Stadium from April 24-26.
Games kick off Friday at 1 p.m. CT, followed by noon starts on Saturday and Sunday. Sunday is also Alumni Day, making it a special occasion for some former players.
All games will be streamed live on ESPN+, and fans can check live stats as well. Best of all, admission to Cacciatore Stadium is free!
Team Highlights
- DePaul has an 18-25 overall record and is 6-12 in BIG EAST play.
- The Blue Demons enter the weekend with a three-game winning streak. They’ve won six out of their last seven games, including a tight 6-5 victory against Illinois State.
- Sophomore Chelsea Parker leads the team with 13 home runs, the highest for DePaul since 2022. This record puts her third in the BIG EAST this season.
- Junior Morgan Rogers has a standout season with 13 doubles, leading the BIG EAST.
- Senior pitcher Bella Nigey has struck out 53 batters this season, the most on her team.
- With 63 stolen bases, DePaul ranks second in the BIG EAST, marking their best total since 2011.
Spotlight on Butler
- Butler is having a solid season with a 20-17 record and an 11-7 mark in BIG EAST play.
- The Bulldogs currently have a team batting average of .302, ranking third in the conference, and they sit second with a .403 on-base percentage.
- Junior Makena Alexander is leading Butler with a stellar .448 batting average, making her a key player to watch.
- Pitcher Katie Petran carries an 8-6 record along with 51 strikeouts and a 4.85 ERA.
- Head coach Scott Hall is nearing the end of his 16th season with Butler.
History of the Rivalry
- DePaul holds a slight edge over Butler with a 19-18 advantage in their all-time series.
- In their last matchup, the Blue Demons lost a series against the Bulldogs in Indianapolis last season.
Next, DePaul will hit the road for the final stretch of the season, facing Notre Dame in South Bend on April 29 at 5 p.m. CT. This nonconference game will also be streamed on ACC Network.
For the latest updates on DePaul softball, follow them on social media and their official website, DePaulBlueDemons.com.
