University of Illinois
21-25, 5-13
Rutgers
19-33, 3-16
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | Runs R | Hits H | Errors E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Rutgers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
Illinois Comes Up Short at Rutgers
April 27, 2025 | Softball
Recap
PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Illinois softball fell to Rutgers, 4-1, in the series finale at the RU Softball Complex on Sunday afternoon.
The Fighting Illini dropped to 21-25 this year and 5-13 in conference play. The Scarlet Knights improved to 19-33 overall and 3-16 against league opponents.
Eileen Donahue went 2-for-3 on the day. Yazzy Avila had the lone extra-base hit for the Illini, a double, in the contest. Stevie Meade recorded her 32 career sacrifice bunt in the game.
UP NEXT
The Fighting Illini finish the non-conference slate with a midweek clash with Eastern Illinois. First pitch from Eichelberger Field on Wednesday is slated for 5 p.m. on B1G+.
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Hoekstra, Kelsey (6-10)
L: Nuechterlein, Megan (6-6)
Batting:
2B: Avila, Yazzy 1
RBI: Click, Keirys 1
SH: Meade, Stevie 1
SF: Click, Keirys 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Avila, Yazzy 1
CS: Howard, Zoie 1
Batting:
HR: Kraska, Stephanie 1
RBI: Kraska, Stephanie 4
Base Running:
RUNS: Briggs, Bailey 1 ; Riggan, Kelsie 1 ; Hwang, Riley 1 ; Kraska, Stephanie 1
