CHARLESTON, Ill. – After its game at Purdue Tuesday night, the UIC softball team (19-26-1, 8-14 MVC) will stay on the road for the second consecutive day, traveling to out-of conference opponent Eastern Illinois (26-20, 17-3 OVC) at Williams Field. This is the second of five games in five days for the Flames. First pitch will take place at 5:00 p.m. (CT) on Wednesday, with the game available to be streamed on ESPN+.
 
UIC AT EASTERN ILLINOIS
When: April 21
Where: Charleston, Ill.  / Williams Field
Time: 5 p.m.
Watch: ESPN+
Stats: Live Stats
 
 FLAMES FACTS
 

• This is the 21st all-time meeting between the Flames and Panthers, with UIC leading the all-time series 14-6.
• Siena Stickney currently leads the Flames in batting average (.383), which ranks sixth in the Missouri Valley Conference.
• Jasmine Whorley leads Flames pitchers in strikeouts (68), earned run average (5.43) and innings pitched (152). Whorley is third in the MVC in wins with 14.

 
PURDUE RECAP
 
The Flames played out of conference opponent Purdue on Tuesday, losing by run rule 12-2. Cameran Rios and Larissa Ortiz scored runs for the Flames. Rios was one of four Flames to tally a hit in the game. In relief Ari O'Connell allowed one hit and no earned runs in one inning of work.
 
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