Friday, March 24
Seattle, WA
5:00 PM
University of Washington
vs
Arizona
Photo by: Scott Eklund / Red Box Pictures
Huskies Return Home For Top 25 Series
March 23, 2023 | Softball
SEATTLE – No. 9 Washington is set for its third consecutive Top 25 series as the Huskies welcome No. 18 Arizona to Husky Softball Stadium this weekend. All three games will air across Pac-12 Networks.
WEEKEND SCHEDULE
Friday, March 24
vs. #18 Arizona
Husky Softball Stadium | Seattle, Wash.
5 p.m. | Pac-12 Network
Saturday, March 25
vs. #18 Arizona
Husky Softball Stadium | Seattle, Wash.
4 p.m. | Pac-12 Network
Sunday, March 26
vs. #18 Arizona
Husky Softball Stadium | Seattle, Wash.
12 p.m. | Pac-12 Arizona
30 SEASONS OF WASHINGTON SOFTBALL
2023 marks the 30th season of Washington softball. The Huskies first year as a program was in 1993. Head coach Heather Tarr has been a part of 24 of 30 seasons in the Purple and Gold as a player, manager and coach.
THE LAST TIME OUT
Washington dropped its first conference series of the season, 2-1, at UCLA. The Huskies took the first game of the series 4-3, but fell in the final two 0-4 and 2-10.
LEADER(S) OF THE PAC
Ruby Meylan leads the Pac-12 with six shutouts on the season, tied with Stanford's NiJaree Canady. Baylee Klingler is one of the toughest to strikeout in the nation with only two on the year in 93 at bats. Klingler is fifth in the conference with a .441 average and third with 41 hits. Brooklyn Carter is second in the conference with 15 stolen bases, while Madison Huskey is sixth with eight home runs.
As a team, Washington is ranked 13th nationally in scoring, averaging 6.75 runs per game and are sixth nationally with 12 shutouts thrown.
NOT ACTING LIKE FRESHMAN
The four freshmen have contributed a lot to the Husky program so far in 2023. Alana Johnson is fourth on the team with 15 RBI and third with five home runs. Ruby Meylan is nationally ranked in shutouts (6) and strikeouts (117). Brooklyn Carter is a force on the base paths, leading the team and second in the conference with 15 stolen bases. Sydney Stewart has split time at catcher with a .394 average and five RBI.
SCOUTING THE WILDCATS
Arizona is 20-9, 3-3 Pac-12 on the season and ranked 18th in the nation by the NFCA. Olivia DiNardo leads the team with a .468 average. Devyn Netz and Carlie Scupin leads the team with nine home runs, while Allie Skaggs has 44 RBI on the year. As a team, Arizona holds a 2.90 ERA with six shutouts.
Arizona holds the all-time record over the Huskies 70-39. Washington leads the series at Husky Softball Stadium 23-22 and are 8-2 over the last 10 matchups.
UP NEXT
The Huskies hit the road and travel to Arizona State for a three-game series against the Sun Devils. The first game of the series is set for Friday, March 31 at 5 p.m. and all three game will air on the ASU Live Stream.
PURPLE OUT PROGRAM
If you will not be attending a game, head coach Heather Tarr and the team encourage you to participate in our brand new Purple Out Program. Just fill out this form and we'll make sure your seats are filled with cheering Dawg fans!
For more information on the UW softball team, follow @UWSoftball on Twitter and Instagram.
WEEKEND SCHEDULE
Friday, March 24
vs. #18 Arizona
Husky Softball Stadium | Seattle, Wash.
5 p.m. | Pac-12 Network
Saturday, March 25
vs. #18 Arizona
Husky Softball Stadium | Seattle, Wash.
4 p.m. | Pac-12 Network
Sunday, March 26
vs. #18 Arizona
Husky Softball Stadium | Seattle, Wash.
12 p.m. | Pac-12 Arizona
30 SEASONS OF WASHINGTON SOFTBALL
2023 marks the 30th season of Washington softball. The Huskies first year as a program was in 1993. Head coach Heather Tarr has been a part of 24 of 30 seasons in the Purple and Gold as a player, manager and coach.
THE LAST TIME OUT
Washington dropped its first conference series of the season, 2-1, at UCLA. The Huskies took the first game of the series 4-3, but fell in the final two 0-4 and 2-10.
LEADER(S) OF THE PAC
Ruby Meylan leads the Pac-12 with six shutouts on the season, tied with Stanford's NiJaree Canady. Baylee Klingler is one of the toughest to strikeout in the nation with only two on the year in 93 at bats. Klingler is fifth in the conference with a .441 average and third with 41 hits. Brooklyn Carter is second in the conference with 15 stolen bases, while Madison Huskey is sixth with eight home runs.
As a team, Washington is ranked 13th nationally in scoring, averaging 6.75 runs per game and are sixth nationally with 12 shutouts thrown.
NOT ACTING LIKE FRESHMAN
The four freshmen have contributed a lot to the Husky program so far in 2023. Alana Johnson is fourth on the team with 15 RBI and third with five home runs. Ruby Meylan is nationally ranked in shutouts (6) and strikeouts (117). Brooklyn Carter is a force on the base paths, leading the team and second in the conference with 15 stolen bases. Sydney Stewart has split time at catcher with a .394 average and five RBI.
SCOUTING THE WILDCATS
Arizona is 20-9, 3-3 Pac-12 on the season and ranked 18th in the nation by the NFCA. Olivia DiNardo leads the team with a .468 average. Devyn Netz and Carlie Scupin leads the team with nine home runs, while Allie Skaggs has 44 RBI on the year. As a team, Arizona holds a 2.90 ERA with six shutouts.
Arizona holds the all-time record over the Huskies 70-39. Washington leads the series at Husky Softball Stadium 23-22 and are 8-2 over the last 10 matchups.
UP NEXT
The Huskies hit the road and travel to Arizona State for a three-game series against the Sun Devils. The first game of the series is set for Friday, March 31 at 5 p.m. and all three game will air on the ASU Live Stream.
PURPLE OUT PROGRAM
If you will not be attending a game, head coach Heather Tarr and the team encourage you to participate in our brand new Purple Out Program. Just fill out this form and we'll make sure your seats are filled with cheering Dawg fans!
For more information on the UW softball team, follow @UWSoftball on Twitter and Instagram.
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