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IU Softball's Nadia Bhuiyan in a recent home game

Softball

Softball Hosts Widener for Non-Conference Doubleheader this Afternoon

Softball vs. Centenary (DH)
Thursday, April 9 | 3 & 5 p.m.
IU Softball Field | Immaculata, Pa.
 
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WHAT TO KNOW
  • The Immaculata softball team (8-14, 2-6 AEC) returns to the IU Softball Field on Thursday afternoon when it hosts Widener in a non-conference doubleheader.
  • Immaculata will look to bounce back after dropping both games of their AEC doubleheader at Saint Elizabeth on Tuesday.
  • Widener (6-18, 1-7 MAC Commonwealth) enters Thursday after dropping both games of their non-conference doubleheader vs Delaware Valley on Tuesday.
  • Today's doubleheader is a whiteout, and fans are encouraged to wear white. Dollar hot dogs will be available.
 
SERIES HISTORY
  • Thursday will mark the 23rd and 24th meeting between Immaculata and Widener in their series that began in 2007.
  • Immaculata is 5-17 all-time vs Widener.
 
LAST MEETING
  • Immaculata defeated Widener 13-0 in their last meeting on April 10, 2025, at Widener to earn a doubleheader split.
  • Madison Formica had five RBIS, Jess Oldham hit a two-run home run, and Carlee Karcher hit an inside-the-park home run down the right field line. Riece Onorato went the distance to earn the win, allowing only five hits, and had three strikeouts.
 
MIGHTY MAC NOTES
  • Alexis Andrada has been Immaculata's top offensive performer, hitting .403 (27-for-67) with 20 RBI, 10 runs scored, 5 doubles, and 2 triples, consistently producing in the middle of the lineup while leading the team in average and run production.
  • Carlee Karcher is a major extra-base threat, batting .391 (27-for-69) with 9 doubles, 3 triples, 14 RBI, and a .609 slugging percentage, combining power and on-base ability (.449 OBP) to drive the offense.
  • Jamie Green adds balance and power, hitting .329 (24-for-73) with 13 RBI, 16 runs scored, 4 doubles, 2 triples, and 1 home run, while logging a team-high 14 strikeouts among regular starters.
  • Natalia Donofrio brings speed and efficiency, batting .324 (12-for-37) with 13 runs scored and 9 stolen bases (9-for-12), creating pressure on defenses with her baserunning.
  • Emma Pinto contributes on both sides, hitting .245 (13-for-53) with 9 RBI, while posting a perfect 1.000 fielding percentage (91 PO, 10 A) behind the plate.
  • Naila Valdez has been steady offensively and defensively, hitting .233 (10-for-43) with 3 RBI, while recording a .984 fielding percentage with 45 putouts and 18 assists.
  • Madison Formica has been an effective table-setter, batting .277 (13-for-47) with 14 runs scored, showing her ability to get on and create scoring opportunities at the top of the lineup.
  • Rylee Martin provides pop in the lineup, hitting .243 (9-for-37) with 6 RBI, 3 triples, and 2 home runs, good for a strong .595 slugging percentage.
  • Sara Pierson leads the pitching staff with a 3.70 ERA, posting a 2-8 record over 64.1 innings, allowing 81 hits and 34 earned runs while striking out 41 batters.
  • Nadia Bhuiyan has been effective in both starting and relief roles, recording a 4.26 ERA and a 2-1 record over 44.1 innings, allowing 27 earned runs with 20 strikeouts.
  • Jessica Vido has logged valuable innings. In 23.2 innings pitched, she has 11 strikeouts, continuing to provide depth in the pitching rotation.
 
SCOUTING WIDENER
  • Hailey Hernandez has been Widener's most consistent hitter, batting .385 (15-for-39) with 10 walks and a .510 OBP, while adding 8 stolen bases (8-for-9); she sets the tone at the top of the lineup with patience and speed, though her 7 errors (.896 fielding) highlight some defensive inconsistency.
  • Katelyn Tong provides the biggest offensive punch, hitting .333 (22-for-66) with 5 home runs, 15 RBI, and a .621 slugging percentage, making her the team's primary power threat and a key middle-of-the-order bat.
  • Elizabeth Carney has been a solid contributor, batting .270 (17-for-63) with 8 RBI and 11 walks, showing good on-base skills (.390 OBP).
  • Jocelin Mayorga is hitting .240 (12-for-50) with 5 doubles and 1 home run, contributing extra-base pop while also seeing time in the circle, where she holds a 6.61 ERA over 18.0 innings.
  • Hayden Sissons contributes as both a hitter and the team's primary pitcher, batting .152 (7-for-46) while leading the staff with a 5.47 ERA, 2-6 record, and 52 strikeouts in 56.1 innings, showing swing-and-miss ability.
  • Bella Smith has been a key secondary pitcher with a 4.98 ERA and 2-4 record over 32.1 innings, striking out 23 batters, while also fielding perfectly.
 
UP NEXT
  • The Immaculata softball team will be back in action on Tuesday, April 14, when they host Delaware Valley for a non-conference doubleheader at 3 p.m. at the IU Softball Field.
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Players Mentioned

Nadia Bhuiyan

#17 Nadia Bhuiyan

P
5' 9"
Sophomore
R/R
Carlee Karcher

#25 Carlee Karcher

3B
5' 6"
Junior
R/R
Rylee Martin

#9 Rylee Martin

1B/C
5' 4"
Junior
L
Jess Oldham

#29 Jess Oldham

SS/P
5' 6"
Fifth Year
R/R
Riece Onorato

#10 Riece Onorato

P/1B
5' 2"
Fifth Year
R/R
Emma Pinto

#6 Emma Pinto

C/2B
5' 4"
Junior
R/R
Naila Valdez

#21 Naila Valdez

2B/SS
4' 11"
Sophomore
R/R
Alexis Andrada

#5 Alexis Andrada

SS/U
5' 7"
Freshman
R/R
Natalia Donofrio

#4 Natalia Donofrio

OF
5' 1"
Freshman
L/R
Madison Formica

#28 Madison Formica

OF
5' 6"
Freshman
L/R

Players Mentioned

Nadia Bhuiyan

#17 Nadia Bhuiyan

5' 9"
Sophomore
R/R
P
Carlee Karcher

#25 Carlee Karcher

5' 6"
Junior
R/R
3B
Rylee Martin

#9 Rylee Martin

5' 4"
Junior
L
1B/C
Jess Oldham

#29 Jess Oldham

5' 6"
Fifth Year
R/R
SS/P
Riece Onorato

#10 Riece Onorato

5' 2"
Fifth Year
R/R
P/1B
Emma Pinto

#6 Emma Pinto

5' 4"
Junior
R/R
C/2B
Naila Valdez

#21 Naila Valdez

4' 11"
Sophomore
R/R
2B/SS
Alexis Andrada

#5 Alexis Andrada

5' 7"
Freshman
R/R
SS/U
Natalia Donofrio

#4 Natalia Donofrio

5' 1"
Freshman
L/R
OF
Madison Formica

#28 Madison Formica

5' 6"
Freshman
L/R
OF