McLean County Times

After a break from competition, the Illinois Wesleyan University softball team is set to face Emory University in a doubleheader on Saturday, March 16. The games will begin at 12 p.m. ET.

The Titans enter the match with an even record of 4-4 for the season. Their last outing was at the NFCA Leadoff Classic in Columbus, Georgia, where they secured victories against Wartburg and third-ranked Berry on March 3. Emory has started their season with an 8-4 record, having recently defeated Spalding twice on March 13.

Junior Jen Kuhn and sophomore Casey Wissmiller have been key players for Illinois Wesleyan offensively. Kuhn leads the team with a .481 batting average and a .704 slugging percentage, while Wissmiller holds a .429 average with six RBIs. Freshman Hailey Milgazo has performed well as leadoff hitter, boasting a .364 average and leading the team in runs scored and stolen bases.

In pitching, sophomores Gianna Certa and Caroline Gatchell have been instrumental for IWU. Certa has achieved a .64 ERA with 20 strikeouts and only one walk this season. Gatchell maintains a 2.80 ERA with twelve strikeouts.

Historically, Illinois Wesleyan holds a slight advantage over Emory in past encounters, winning two out of three games played between them. The teams last met during the NCAA Division III World Series in Salem, Virginia.

Fans can watch Saturday's game via live stream or follow along through live stats available on iwusports.com.