WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Playing its first of five games this week, the UIC softball team (19-25-1, 8-14 MVC) will travel to B1G conference opponent Purdue (30-15, 9-9 B1G) for a midweek out of conference game at Bittinger Stadium. This is the third meeting between Purdue and UIC this season, with the teams splitting the first two games. First pitch will take place at 3:00 p.m. (CT) on Tuesday, with the game available to be streamed on B1G+.
 
UIC AT PURUDE
When: April 21
Where: West Lafayette, Ind.  / Bittinger Stadium
Time: 3 p.m.
Watch: B1G+
Stats: Live Stats
 
 FLAMES FACTS
 

• This is the 18th all-time meeting between the Flames and Boilermakers, with UIC leading the all-time series 9-8.
• Siena Stickney currently leads the Flames in batting average (.385), which ranks sixth in the Missouri Valley Conference.
• Jasmine Whorley leads Flames pitchers in strikeouts (68), earned run average (5.38) and innings pitched (151). Whorley is third in the MVC in wins with 14.

 
DEPAUL RECAP
 
The Flames played out of conference opponent DePaul on Wednesday, losing 6-3. Emily Brecht went two-for-four at the plate driving in a run. Sam Tourtillott and Larissa Ortiz also collected an RBI in the loss. The Flames and Blue Demons were tied at three going into the final frame before DePaul was able to pull away. Jasmine Whorley was credited with the loss (14-12), pitching seven innings, allowing six runs and striking out four.
 
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