DePaul Softball Begins BIG EAST Play Against Villanova

Friday, March 6

Chicago, Ill.

1 p.m.

DePaul University

Villanova

DePaul Softball Begins BIG EAST Play Against Villanova

3/5/2026 1:15:00 PM | SOFTBALL

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Blue Demons seek first series win against the Wildcats since 2022

CHICAGO – DePaul softball is set to open BIG EAST play at home this weekend March 6-8 against Villanova.

First pitch against the Wildcats on Friday is at 1 p.m. CT, while Saturday and Sunday's matchups are both set for 12 p.m. Admission at Cacciatore Stadium is free for all fans.

All three games this weekend will be streamed on ESPN+, and live stats can be followed here.

Demon Doings

DePaul leads the BIG EAST and ranks top-25 nationally with 38 stolen bases, matching the team's total from all of last season.
The Blue Demons rank second in the BIG EAST with 155 total hits, led by sophomore Chelsea Parker batting .414 with 24 hits.
Lydia Ettema and Chelsea Parker rank first and second in the BIG EAST in RBIs with 21 and 20, respectively.
Sophomore Hannah Messer has been dominant in the circle with a 2.35 ERA and 36 strikeouts.
DePaul recorded seven doubles last weekend at the Jacksonville-UNF Tournamnet, including four from junior Morgan Rogers, helping push the team total to a league-best 29 doubles this season.

Scouting Villanova

Villanova enters the weekend 2-18 overall after going 2-3 at the UVA Party at Palmer Invitational.
The Wildcats have faced a tough schedule so far, featuring matchups against then-No. 15 Alabama and No. 14 Virginia Tech.
Senior Lilly St. Jean leads the Wildcats with a .298 batting average and carries a four-game hitting streak into the series.
Senior Kat Gallant anchors the pitching staff with a 5.34 ERA and 28 strikeouts.
Bridget Orchard is in her eighth season as head coach of the Wildcats.

Series Stuff

DePaul leads the all-time series against Villanova 32-19.
The Blue Demons will look to snap a 12-game losing streak against the Wildcats this weekend and secure their first series victory against Villanova since 2022.

Up Next
DePaul will remain home at Cacciatore Stadium March 13–15 for a three-game series against Georgetown. Admission is free for all fans.

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