This week, the UConn softball team (16-11, 5-1) looks to continue its in-conference success in a three-game weekend series against the Creighton Bluejays. The Huskies are coming off of a dominant series sweep over Seton Hall last weekend, showcasing both offensive firepower and dominance in the circle in all three of their wins.
Outfielder Kailyn Breslin, who received Big East Player of the Week Honors for her performance last weekend, is proving to be tremendous asset for the Huskies at the plate. Over the course of the weekend, the sophomore scattered eight hits over 11 at-bats, including two doubles and a towering homerun in the last game of the series. Not to mention, Breslin also drove in six runs, contributing immensely to the success of the Huskies’ lineup.
Junior catcher Grace Jenkins is also having a strong season, posting a .372 average while leading the team in RBIs (31), doubles (10) and homeruns (8). Having a bat like hers in the lineup is crucial, as the Huskies will rely on Jenkins to drive in timely runs.
After a shakey couple of outings, Payton Kinney is as dominant as ever in the circle. Kinney (5-2) was virtually unhittable against Seton Hall, surrendering only five hits over a whopping 10.1 innings of work. Kinney’s heroics against the Pirates earned her a spot on the Big East Conference Honor Roll for the second time this season. Keep an eye out for Kinney to get some innings against the Bluejays this weekend.
On the other hand, Creighton is currently struggling a bit with an 11-16 record overall and a 1-5 conference record. They’re also riding a seven-game losing streak, eager to put it to a close against the Huskies.
Despite the teams’ losing record, 2024 All-Big East Conference Second Team selection Sydra Seville is currently slashing .392/.453/.510 with a 1.000 fielding percentage, solidifying her case as one of the best outfielders in the conference. The ‘Jays need Seville to produce for success over this gritty, talented UConn squad.
The Huskies will kick off the series on Friday with the first pitch scheduled for 5:00 p.m. The following day, both squads will square off once again at 5:00 p.m. with a noon finale on Sunday to conclude the series. All games will be played at the Creighton Sports Complex in Omaha, NE.