Michigan 16, Northwestern 1
A 16-run barrage, including a record-setting home run from freshman Sierra Romero, carried the No. 10-ranked University of Michigan softball team to a 16-1 five-inning decision over the Northwestern Wildcats today at the Wilpon Complex, home of Alumni Field. Romero crushed a two-run home run in the first inning to put the Wolverines on top for good. It marked the 22nd homer of the season for the freshman shortstop and established a new single-season U-M record. RECAP

Minnesota 8, Indiana 0 (Game 1); Minnesota 1, Indiana 0 (8) (Game 2)
Game 1: Six extra-base hits powered the University of Minnesota softball team to an 8-0 win in the first game of a doubleheader against Indiana. Catcher Kari Dorle started the scoring with a one-run homerun in the first inning. Later in the game, right fielder Kayla Wenner hit a two-run homer over the outfield netting. Minnesota also hit four doubles, including two by left fielder Erica Meyer, before an RBI single by Dorle scored Tyler Walker to end the game. RECAP
Game 2: Sophomore shortstop Tyler Walker's team-leading 11th home run of the season gave Minnesota a 1-0 walk-off victory against Indiana in eight innings on Saturday, as the Gophers swept a doubleheader from the Hoosiers. Walker, who had just missed hitting a home run in her previous at bat to lead off the sixth inning, didn't leave any doubt about her eighth-inning blast over the wall in right center. RECAP

Nebraska 3, Penn State 1
The 14th-ranked Nebraska softball team handed Head Coach Rhonda Revelle her 800th career victory with a 3-1 series-opening victory at Penn State on Saturday. The Huskers, who have won nine of their last 11 games, was led by junior right-hander Tatum Edwards, who fired a three-hitter and allowed only a single run. Edwards (24-8) did not allow a hit after the third inning, while adding three strikeouts. RECAP

Iowa 2, Purdue 0 (8)
The University of Iowa softball team defeated Purdue, 2-0, in eight innings on Saturday at the Boilermaker Softball Complex in the middle game of its final regular season series. Iowa clinches the series victory with its second-straight extra-inning win in West Lafayette. The Hawkeyes won the opener Friday, 4-3, in nine innings. The Hawkeyes have won four-straight games, and five of their last seven overall. Iowa improves to 29-23 and 7-15 in Big Ten play; Purdue falls to 22-30 and 8-14 in conference action. The 29th victory marks the most for Iowa since finishing 42-16 in 2009. RECAP

Michigan State 9, Wisconsin 4
Michigan State softball downed Wisconsin, 9-4, in the first game of the series. The Spartans scored runs in four innings and junior Kelly Smith struck out nine batters in 5 2/3 innings pitched. MSU improved its record to 23-23 on the season, 8-9 in Big Ten play. RECAP

MICHIGAN 5, IOWA 4
Michigan put up three runs in the first and snuffed out an Iowa ninth-inning rally in a 5-4 win Friday night (May 3) at the Wilpon Complex, home of Ray Fisher Stadium. Michigan has now won eight straight games at home.

MICHIGAN STATE 12, ILLINOIS 3
Michigan State started fast and never let up against the Fighting Illini on Friday afternoon at McLane Stadium, earning a 12-3 win in the opening game of the three-game series.

MINNESOTA 11, PENN STATE 2
Minnesota's Kurt Schlangen went 2-4 with three RBI, while eight players collected a hit in an 11-2 win over Penn State, tonight in University Park, Pa.

PURDUE 6, Southern Illinois 4
Highlighted by a two-run homer from Brandon Krieg, Purdue baseball scored four times in the second inning and rode the extended rally to a 6-4 series-opening win against Southern Illinois Friday evening at Alexander Field.

Michigan 2, Northwestern 1
Sophomore pitcher Sara Driesenga threw a complete-game two-hitter for the No. 10 University of Michigan softball team against Northwestern tonight at the Wilpon Complex, home of Alumni Field. U-M locks up a 2-1 victory and the sixth consecutive Big Ten crown for the Wolverines, who have the most conference titles all-time with 16 and are the only team to ever win six consecutively. Driesenga struck out the first two Wildcats batters of the game and closed the game with a called third strike -- her eighth punchout on the night. RECAP

Iowa 4, Purdue 3 (9)
The University of Iowa softball team defeated Purdue, 4-3, in nine innings on Friday at the Boilermaker Softball Complex in the opening game of its final regular season series. Tied 3-3 in the top of the ninth, Bradi Wall scored the game-winning run on a sacrifice fly by Michelle Zoeller. The Hawkeyes eclipse their win total from a year ago when they finished 27-26 overall. The 28th victory marks the most for Iowa since finishing 42-16 in 2009. The Hawkeyes won 25 games in 2010, and 27 in each of the last two seasons. RECAP

Illinois 6, Ohio State 4
The University of Illinois captured its 10th consecutive victory tonight, with late inning magic and a bit of good luck. After falling behind 4-0 midway through the fourth, the Fighting Illini clawed their way back into the game, scoring six unanswered runs to defeat Ohio State, 6-4. The win pushes Illinois ahead of Ohio State and into sole control of sixth place in the Big Ten standings, sitting at 21-25 (10-11 Big Ten). With the loss, Ohio State drops to 32-20 (9-12 Big Ten). RECAP

INDIANA at Billy Hayes Invitational - Bloomington, Ind.
IOWA at UNI Invite - Cedar Falls, Iowa
MICHIGAN at Toledo Invitational - Toledo, Ohio
MICHIGAN STATE at Toledo Invitational - Toledo, Ohio
MINNESOTA at Hamline UnSaintly - St. Paul, Minn.
NEBRASKA at Nebraska Invitational - Lincoln, Neb.
PENN STATE at Jim Thorpe Open - University Park, Pa.
WISCONSIN at Wisconsin Open - Madison, Wis.

INDIANA at Billy Hayes Invitational - Bloomington, Ind.
IOWA at UNI Invite - Cedar Falls, Iowa
MICHIGAN at Toledo Invitational - Toledo, Ohio
MICHIGAN STATE at Toledo Invitational - Toledo, Ohio
MINNESOTA at Hamline UnSaintly - St. Paul, Minn.
NEBRASKA at Nebraska Invitational - Lincoln, Neb.
PENN STATE at Jim Thorpe Open - University Park, Pa.
WISCONSIN at Wisconsin Open - Madison, Wis.

Iowa at Purdue
Game 1 - Friday, 4 p.m.
Game 2 - Saturday, 1 p.m.
Game 3 - Sunday, 1 p.m.

Northwestern at Michigan
Game 1 - Friday, 6 p.m.
Game 2 - Saturday, 1 p.m., BTN
Game 3 - Sunday, Noon, BTN

Ohio State at Illinois
Game 1 - Friday, 7 p.m., BTN.com
Game 2 - Saturday, 3 p.m., BTN.com
Game 3 - Sunday, 2 p.m., BTN.com

Indiana at Minnesota
Game 1 - Friday, 7 p.m.
Game 2 - Saturday, 3:30 p.m., BTN
Game 3 - Sunday, 2 p.m.

Michigan State at Wisconsin
Game 1 - Saturday, 2 p.m., BTN.com
Game 2 - Sunday, 1 p.m.
Game 3 - Sunday, 3 p.m.

Nebraska at Penn State
Game 1 - Saturday, 1 p.m.
Game 2 - Sunday, 2:30 p.m., BTN
Game 3 - Monday, 1 p.m.

Iowa at Purdue Game 1 - Friday, 4 p.m. Game 2 - Saturday, 1 p.m. Game 3 - Sunday, 1 p.m.

Northwestern at Michigan Game 1 - Friday, 6 p.m. Game 2 - Saturday, 1 p.m., BTN Game 3 - Sunday, Noon, BTN

Ohio State at Illinois

ILLINOIS at MICHIGAN STATE
Friday, 3:05 p.m.
RHP Kevin Johnson (6-2, 2.45) vs. RHP Andrew Waszak (4-2, 2.44)
Saturday, 1:05 p.m.
LHP Kevin Duchene (6-1, 2.79) vs. RHP David Garner (4-3, 3.76)
Sunday, 1:05 p.m.
RHP John Kravetz (4-1, 4.87) vs. RHP Mick VanVossen (3-2, 3.38)

INDIANA at NEBRASKA
Saturday, 7:05 p.m.
LHP Joey DeNato (6-1, 2.60) vs. RHP Christian DeLeon (5-3, 3.64)
Sunday, 2:05 p.m.
LHP Kyle Hart (7-0, 2.39) vs. LHP Kyle Kubat (3-0, 1.50)
Monday, 1:05 p.m.
RHP Aaron Slegers (6-1, 1.85) vs. LHP Aaron Bummer (1-0, 3.20)

IOWA at MICHIGAN
Friday, 6:05 p.m.
LHP Matt Dermody (6-1, 4.09) vs. LHP Trent Szkutnik (3-6, 4.72)
Saturday, 4:05 p.m.
RHP Andrew Hanse (3-2, 4.46) vs. LHP Evan Hill (7-2, 2.58)
Sunday, 1:05 p.m.
TBA vs. LHP Logan McAnallen (2-2, 2.74)

MINNESOTA at PENN STATE
Friday, 6:05 p.m.
LHP Tom Windle (5-2, 2.00) vs. RHP T.J. Jann (1-5, 4.30)
Saturday, 2:05 p.m.
RHP Alec Crawford (2-1, 2.73) vs. RHP Steven Hill (1-7, 3.65)
Sunday, 1:05 p.m.
LHP DJ Snelten (4-0, 1.74) vs. LHP Greg Welsh (2-4, 3.62)

NORTHWESTERN at OHIO STATE
Saturday, 2 p.m.
RHP Luke Farrell (2-2, 1.79) vs. RHP Brad Goldberg (6-0, 2.91)
Sunday, 2 p.m.
RHP Brandon Magallones (4-5, 3.82) vs. LHP Brian King (7-4, 2.48)
Monday, 4 p.m.
RHP Zach Morton (3-3, 2.43) vs. RHP Jaron Long (5-4, 4.02)

Southern Illinois at PURDUE
Friday, 7 p.m.
LHP Cody Forsythe (2-3, 2.79) vs. RHP Robert Ramer (2-4, 5.27)
Saturday, 7 p.m.
RHP Sam Coonrod (3-3, 4.08) vs. LHP Jordan Minch (5-4, 5.37)
Sunday, 1 p.m.
LHP Derek Fogel (0-3, 3.88) vs. TBA

Minnesota senior outfielder Troy Larson has been named first-team Academic All-District honorees, it was announced on Thursday afternoon by the College Sports Information Directors of America. The distinction makes Larson eligible for Academic All-America accolades, which will be announced later this month.

Seven Big Ten standouts were named first- or second-team Academic All-District honorees, it was announced on Thursday afternoon by the College Sports Information Directors of America. Four players were awarded first-team distinction, making them eligible for Academic All-America accolades, which will be announced later this month. Northwestern's Marisa Bast and Purdue's Andie Varsho were named first-team honorees in District 5, while Minnesota's Kaitlyn Richardson and Wisconsin's Mary Massei were selected to the District 6 first team. Earning second-team honors in District 5 included Indiana's Amanda Wagner, Michigan's Sara Driesenga and Purdue's Erika Petruzzi.