DETROIT (4-5-26) – The Detroit Mercy softball team looks to keep the momentum going after a solid week where the Titans concluded their 28-game season-opening road swing in style with a win at in-state and Big Ten opponent Michigan State for the first time in 18 years, followed by a #HLSB series win against IU Indy to open a 10-game home stand.
 
UDM will host Northwestern Ohio in doubleheader action on Monday, April 6, at 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. The DH will be broadcast live from Buysse Ballpark on ESPN+ with Matt Kibby on the call.

Last Time Out:
Game 31: Detroit Mercy 7 vs IU Indy 6 – Apr. 4, 2026:
• Schultz went 2-for-4, connecting on a walk-off two-run home run in the bottom of the seventh inning to cap off Detroit Mercy's 7-6 come-from-behind series win over IU Indy after trailing 5-0 on Saturday afternoon at Buysse Ballpark.
• She also pitched 5.0 innings with three strikeouts in the no-decision effort.
• Higgins was dynamite at the plate, going 4-for-4, with two doubles and three RBI.
• Peterson went 1-for-4, hitting her fourth home run of the week, sparking UDM's rally in the bottom of the seventh inning.
• Fessler's lone hit was a big one as she reached on a single in the bottom of the seventh after Peterson's home run.
• Davis went 2-for-4 with an RBI double.
 
Titans Split Wild Home Opening Doubleheader
Game 29: Detroit Mercy 11 vs IU Indy 3 (6 inn.) | Game 30: Detroit Mercy 12 vs IU Indy 18 – Apr. 3, 2026:
• Tanguay belted a two-run homer, while Schlachter posted a two-run double.
• Babcock hit a two-run single, and freshman Jenna Higgins added two RBI off a single and a double.
• Davis went 3-for-5 on the day with three runs, while Ketola hit 3-for-3 with three runs scored.
• The nightcap was a wild one as UDM batted around to rally from 11-1 down with 11 runs in the sixth inning, sparked by junior Claire Borg, who posted five RBI with a three-run double and the go-ahead two-run homer for a 12-11 lead. However, the Titans couldn't hold on, as the Jags posted seven runs in the top of the seventh to win 18-12 and foil the possible comeback for the ages.
• Tanguay also added a three-run double in the sixth inning, giving her five RBI on the day.
• Peterson picked up where she left off at MSU on Wednesday, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, belting two home runs with a solo shot in the fourth and a two-run bomb in the sixth.
 
No April Fool's: Titans Hold Off Michigan State to Secure First Win Over Spartans and Big Ten Opponent Since 2008
Game 28: Detroit Mercy 5 at Michigan State 4 – Apr. 1, 2026:
• Sophomore Abby Klaft hit a clutch game-winning two-run double in the sixth inning.
• Junior Liv Peterson picked the perfect time to hit her first career home run with a two-run shot in the third inning to lead Detroit Mercy to a historic 5-4 win at Michigan State on Wednesday night at Secchia Stadium.
• The win marked the first time UDM defeated the Spartans and a Big Ten opponent since a 9-5 decision at MSU on May 1, 2008.
• Freshman Savannah Schultz was dynamite in the circle, tossing 100 pitches over 4.2 innings of relief with seven strikeouts to pick up the win.
• Klaft and Peterson each finished 1-for-3, while freshman Hannah Schlachter went 1-for-2 with a double, a pair of runs scored, and a walk.
• Senior Trinity Fessler also drew two walks, with junior Jada Davis and sophomore Wendy Ketola drawing a walk each.

On the Road Again = Racking Up the Miles:
The Titans racked up the miles in their 28-game season-opening road trip.
Detroit, Mich. to Chicago, Ill., round trip - 566 mi.
Detroit, Mich. to Lubbock, Tex., round trip – 2,746 miles
Detroit, Mich. to Florence, Ala. – 655 miles
Florence, Ala. to Huntsville, Ala. – 73 miles
Huntsville, Ala. to Detroit, Mich. – 649 miles
Detroit, Mich. to Highland Heights, Ky., round trip - 540 miles
Detroit, Mich. to Youngstown, Ohio, round trip – 454 miles
Detroit, Mich. to Bloomington, Ind., round trip – 676 miles
Detroit, Mich. to East Lansing, Mich., round trip – 175 miles
Total Distance Traveled Round Trip: 6,534 miles
 
Leaders of the Pack:
• Junior Jada Davis leads the team in hits (28), ranks second in total bases (38) and batting average (.304), and third in RBI (13), and runs (18),
 
• Senior Trinity Fessler ranks third on the team in batting average (.303), hits (23), RBI (13), and total bases (29), and fourth in slugging percentage (.382).
 
• Freshman Hannah Schlachter leads the team in slugging percentage (.542), runs scored (22), and total bases (39) while ranking third in RBI (13), fifth in hits (23), and batting average (.264).
 
• Sophomore Abby Klaft leads the Titans in RBI (17), and ranks fourth in batting average (.278), hits (22), and total bases (28).
 
• Freshman Jenna Higgins leads the team in batting average (.329) and ranks second in hits (23) and RBI (15), and fourth in runs (12).
 
Liv Living with the Long Ball:
• Peterson had a breakout week, hitting .333, going 4-for-12 with all four hits being home runs with six RBI, five runs scored, 1.333 slugging percentage, and a team-best 16 total bases, helping Detroit Mercy to a 3-1 record for the week.
• Picked the perfect time to hit her first career home run with a two-run shot in the third inning to lead Detroit Mercy to a historic 5-4 victory at Michigan State that marked the first time UDM defeated the Spartans and a Big Ten opponent in 18 years since a 9-5 decision at MSU on May 1, 2008.
• Peterson picked up where she left off at MSU, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, belting two home runs with a solo shot in the fourth and a two-run bomb in the sixth, helping the Titans rally from 11-1 down in their game two setback vs IU Indy.
• Went 1-for-4, hitting her fourth home run (third of the series) in the bottom of the seventh inning, sparking UDM's rally in the Titans' 7-6 come-from-behind #HLBS series win over IU Indy after trailing 5-0.
 
Schultz was Dealin':
• Schultz went 2-0 for the week, recording one complete game win and another in relief, tossing 18.0 scoreless innings with 14 strikeouts.
• She was dynamite in the circle, tossing 100 pitches over 4.2 innings of relief with seven strikeouts to pick up the win in Detroit Mercy's historic 5-4 victory at Michigan State that marked the first time UDM defeated the Spartans and a Big Ten opponent in 18 years since a 9-5 decision at MSU on May 1, 2008.
• Picked up her second consecutive win with seven strikeouts, going the distance in 6.0 innings of work to lead UDM to an 11-3 series-opening win vs IU Indy.
• She also tossed 5.0 innings with the strikeouts in the no-decision effort. Also, she hit 2-for-4, blasting a two-run walk-off home run in the bottom of the seventh inning to cap off Detroit Mercy's 7-6 come-from-behind #HLBS series win over IU Indy after trailing 5-0.
 
That Ball is Long Gone:
• Schlachter also leads the team in home runs (5), only needing one more to tie the all-time home run season record for a freshman set by Erin Huddleston with six in 2011.
• Schultz (3) and Ketola (3) rank second, followed by Peterson (1), Klaft (1), Fessler (1), and Tanguay (1).
 
Double Trouble:
• Davis (6) and Schlachter (5) lead the team in doubles, followed by Fessler (3), Klaft (3), Higgins (3), Schultz (2), and Babcock (2).
 
Give Em' Three Bags:
• Davis (2) leads the team in triples, followed by Babcock (1) and Fluker (1).
 
Walk it Out:
• Davis (14) and Schlachter (12) led the team in walks, followed by Fessler (11), freshman Addison Pokley (10), Ketola (10), Higgins (9), Schultz (7), and Klaft (7).
 
Multi-Hit Madness:
• 11 players have posted multi-hit games, led by Davis (9), followed by Fessler (7), Higgins (5), Klaft (4), Schlachter (4), Schultz (3), Babcock (3), Ketola (3), Fluker (2), Pokley (1), Myer (1), Tanguay (1), Borg (1), and Peterson (1).
 
Crack Open a Five-Pack:
• Higgins had a breakout game, going 3-for-5 with a double and a run scored, with a team-best five RBI at Alabama A&M (3/10).
 
Three the Hard Way:
Four players have posted three-RBI games:
• Fessler vs Northwestern (4/8)
• Fessler vs Northwestern (3/14)
• Klaft at Alabama A&M (3/11)
• Schlachter vs Butler (2/20)
 
Three players have recorded three-hit games:
• Fessler (3-4) at YSU (3/20)
• Klaft (3-3) vs Texas A&M Corpus Christi (2/27)
• Klaft (3-5) at YSU (3/21)
• Higgins (3-5) at Alabama A&M (3/10)
 
Crack Open a 5-Pack:
Two players have posted five RBI games:
• Borg vs IU Indy (4/3)
• Higgins at Alabama A&M (3/10)
 
We're Goin' Streakin':
• Three players have recorded the team's longest hit streak at five games.
• Davis (3/8 UNA – 3/13 UNI).
• Schultz (3/27 PFW – 4/19 NKU).
• Klaft (3/20 Butler – 2/27 Abilene Christian)
 
Ouch!!
• Higgins (5) leads the team in being hit by a pitch, followed by Schlachter (4).
 
In the Circle:
• Freshman Savanah Schultz leads the staff in wins (6), strikeouts (53), and innings pitched (87.1) with two complete games.
• Schultz went 2-for-5 with two RBI, two runs scored, two stolen bases, and picked up her fourth win in the circle, tossing 5.0 innings in relief with three strikeouts in the Titans' third straight win at Alabama A&M (3/11).
• Schultz had two hits on the day with two RBI and also picked up the win in the circle in game one, going 6.2 innings with a career-best nine strikeouts in UDM's win at Alabama A&M (3/8).
• She picked up her second win of the season, tossing her first career complete game, allowing only three hits and a run with three strikeouts, and also had an RBI groundout to lead Detroit Mercy to a 5-1 win over Texas A&M Corpus Christi (2/27).
• Schultz went 2-for-4 at the plate and picked up her first career win in the circle, going 3.0 innings in relief with a strikeout vs Butler (2/20).
• Sophomore Erin Flynn won her second game of the season in game two, going 6.1 innings with five strikeouts to lock up a doubleheader sweep at Alabama A&M (3/10).
• Flynn was lights out in the circle, tossing 6.0 shutout innings with seven strikeouts and three scattered hits to pick up the complete game win vs Drake (2/6).
 
BIG TEN Times 3:
• UDM's game at MSU marked the third team from the Big Ten Conference that the Titans have played.
• Before the win at MSU (4/1), the last time UDM defeated a team from the Big Ten was ironically a 9-5 decision at Michigan State on May 1, 2008.
• Detroit Mercy dropped a pair of games last weekend at Indiana (3/27 & 3/28).
• The Titans also fell twice against Northwestern at the NKU Tournament (3/14 & 3/14).
 
Season Recap:
Game 27: Detroit Mercy 5 at Indiana 7 – Mar. 28, 2026:
• Detroit Mercy bounced back with a solid effort led by Ketola, who belted her third home run of the season, going 2-for-3 with a pair of runs scored as the Titans' seventh-inning rally came up short.
• Davis went 2-for-4 with an RBI single and a run scored, while junior Liv Peterson hit 1-for-4 with two RBI.
• Higgins also had one of the UDM's six hits, going 1-for-4 with a run, while sophomore Abby Klaft also added an RBI.
 
Game 26: Detroit Mercy 0 at Indiana 8 (6 Inn.) – Mar. 27, 2026:
• Higgins drew the lone walk for Detroit Mercy.
• Each player in the Titans' lineup had two at-bats, but they were unable to connect against IU pitcher Aubree Hooks, who completed the no-hitter in 6.0 innings of work.
 
Game 24: Detroit Mercy 0 at YSU 8 (5 inn.) (Game 1) | Game 25 Detroit Mercy 4 at YSU 10 (Game 2) – Mar. 21, 2026:
• Schlachter posted UDM's lone hit of the game in the second inning of game one.
• Schlachter also went 2-for-4, belting her team-best fifth home run of the season along with a double in game two.
• Davis, Fessler, Hallman, and Babcock each accounted for one of UDM 's (7-18, 1-2 HL) four hits in the nightcap.
• Schultz added an RBI while Higgins had a run and drew two walks while making a spectacular catch at the center field wall in the third inning.
 
Titans Rally to Lockdown #HLSB Opening Day Win at Youngstown State
Game 23: Detroit Mercy 3 vs Northwestern 8 – Mar. 20, 2026:
• Hallman and Ketola each hit clutch RBI singles, followed by a huge two-run single from freshman Jenna Higgins to cap off a five-run sixth inning rally as Detroit Mercy posted a 9-6 come-from-behind win at Youngstown State in #HLSB opening day action.
• The Titans posted a season-high 15 hits.
• Higgins finished the day going 2-for-5, while Ketola went 2-for-4 and Hallman went 1-for-1 with a run scored.
• Fessler led the Titans at the plate, going 4-for-3 with a double, RBI, and a walk
• Klaft also had three hits, going 3-for-5 with an RBI.
• Davis hit 1-for-4 with an RBI and two runs scored
• Babcock hit 2-for-3 with a pair of runs scored, while Schlachter added an RBI and a run scored.
• Schultz picked up her fifth win of the season, going 6.2 innings with six strikeouts while also drawing two walks at the plate and scoring a run.
 
Game 22: Detroit Mercy 3 vs Northwestern 8 – Mar. 14, 2026:
• Fessler hit her first home run of the season with a three-run shot in the top of the third inning.
• Junior Jada Davis recorded the only other hit for the Titans.
 
Game 21: Detroit Mercy 2 vs Northwestern 11 (5 inn.) – Mar. 13, 2026:
• Ketola hit her second home run of the season, which was a two-run shot in the bottom of the second.
 
Game 20: Detroit Mercy 2 vs Northern Iowa 6 – Mar. 13, 2026:
• Higgins, Davis, and Fessler each recorded a hit, while Schlachter had an RBI
 
Titans Win Third Straight at Alabama A&M
Game 19: Detroit Mercy 11 at Alabama A&M 7 – Mar. 11, 2026:
• Klaft, who hit 1-for-2 with a team-best three RBI
• Schultz went 2-for-5 with two RBI, two runs scored, and two stolen bases and picked up her fourth win in the circle, tossing 5.0 innings in relief with three strikeouts.
• Higgins, Fessler, and Davis each posted two hits and an RBI, with Davis notching her team-best second triple of the season. Freshman Addison
• Pokley recorded one of UDM's 10 total hits on the day.
• The Titans were also leading game two 11-5 with two outs in the bottom of the fourth inning. However, the game was called due to rain and lightning in the area, and it is not official because four full innings were not completed.
 
Titans Lock Down First Doubleheader Sweep of the Season at Alabama A&M
Game 17: Detroit Mercy 12 at Alabama A&M (Game 1) | Game 18: Detroit Mercy 8 at Alabama A&M 3 (Game 2) – Mar. 10, 2026:
• Higgins had a breakout game, going 3-for-5 with a double, a run scored, and five RBI in game one.
• Davis hit 4-for-10 overall with three RBI and a run.
• Schlachter also had a big day, going 3-for-7 with a pair of home runs and two RBI.
• Klaft also went 3-for-7 with a home run, RBI single, and three runs scored,
• Tanguay added a two-run homer and a pair of runs scored in game two.
• Babcock also hit 1-for-2 with a double, an RBI, a pair of runs scored, and a walk,
• Fluker added a two-run single in game one.
• Pokley went 2-for-3 with an RBI double, a run, and a walk in the nightcap.
• Savannah Schultz had two hits on the day with two RBI and also picked up the win in the circle in game one, going 6.2 innings with a career-best nine strikeouts.
• Flynn won her second game of the season in game two, going 6.1 innings with five strikeouts.
 
Game 15: Detroit Mercy 4 at North Alabama 5 (Game 1) | Game 16: Detroit Mercy 3 at North Alabama 5 (Game 2) – Mar. 8, 2026:
• Schultz hit a pair of home runs, going 2-for-3 with a home run, double, RBI, and run in game one and 1-for-2 with a homer, run scored in game two. She also tossed a complete game with two strikeouts in the nightcap.
• Wendy Ketola hit her first career homer.
• Schlachter hit a combined 3-for-7 with a double, two RBI, and two runs scored.
• Babcock hit 1-for-2 with a pair of RBI
• Fessler went 2-for-4 in game one, and Higgins also went 2-for-4 with an RBI in game two.
 
Jeannine McHaney Memorial Classic hosted by 2025 NCAA National Runner-Up No. 2 Texas Tech Highlights:
Game 14: Detroit Mercy 4 vs Texas A&M Corpus Christi 8 – Mar. 1, 2026:
• Fessler hit 1-for-2 with a pair of RBI, a run scored, and a walk
• Klaft went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI single
• Freshman Jenna Higgins went 2-for-2 with a run.
• Sophomore Madeline Hallman had an RBI single, with junior Jada Davis going 1-for-3 with a run and a walk.
• Freshman Aubrey Myer also went 1-for-1.
 
Game 13: Detroit Mercy 1 vs North Texas 18 (5 inn.) – Feb. 28, 2026:
• Davis got a hit in the first inning, added a walk in the third, and drove in UDM's lone run off a groundout to plate freshman Addison Pokley, who walked in the fifth inning.
 
Game 12: Detroit Mercy 0 at No. 2 Texas Tech 9 (5 inn.) – Feb. 28, 2026:
• Junior Jada Davis drew two walks and recorded Detroit Mercy's lone hit of the day.
• Davis and sophomore Natalie Babcock each drew a walk against Texas Tech, but the Titans had no answer for Red Raider pitcher Kaitlyn Terry, who tossed her second no-hitter of the season, going 5.0 innings with five strikeouts.
 
Titans Bounce Back with Win Over Texas A&M Corpus Christi to Split Opening Day Action at Jeannine McHaney Memorial Classic
Game 11: Detroit Mercy 5 vs Texas A&M Corpus Christi 1 – Feb. 27, 2026:
• Freshman Savannah Schultz picked up her second win of the season, tossing a complete game, allowing only three hits and a run with three strikeouts, and also had an RBI groundout.
• Davis was on fire at the plate, hitting a combined 4-for-7 with three doubles, three RBI, and four runs scored.
• Fessler went 2-for-4 with a double and a pair of runs.
• Klaft went 3-for-3 with two RBI.
• Schlachter also added an RBI single with a run, with freshman Addison Pokley going 1-for-1 with two walks against the Islanders.
 
Game 10: Detroit Mercy 6 vs Abilene Christian 13 – Feb. 27, 2026:
• Fessler also posted four total hits, going 2-for-2 with an RBI double.
• Klaft went 1-for-2.
• Sophomore Madeline Hallman, freshman Hannah Schlachter, and junior Claire Borg recorded one of UDM's (3-8) 11 hits against ACU
• Sophomore Wendy Ketola went 2-for-3 while Aubrey Myer added an RBI single against ACU.
 
WKU Hilltopper Classic Highlights:
Game 9: Detroit Mercy 4 vs Butler 14 – Feb. 21, 2026:
• Schlachter picked up where she left off yesterday, going 2-for-2, hitting her second home run in back-to-back days.
• Sophomore Natalie Babcock went 2-for-3 with a two-run triple.
• Higgins and Klaft also added a hit each in game two against Butler. Sophomore Mia Hubbell added a hit, while junior Jada Davis had an RBI.
 
Game 8: Detroit Mercy 1 vs Western Kentucky 9 (5 inn.) – Feb. 21, 2026:
• Freshman Jenna Higgins broke up WKU's no-hit bid in the top of the fifth inning while sophomore Abby Klaft went 1-for-2 with an RBI to drive in Higgins for Detroit Mercy's lone run.
 
Game 7: Detroit Mercy 0 vs Western Michigan 1 – Feb. 20, 2026:
• Schultz also got the loss, going 3.0 innings, allowing only the lone run as the starter against the Broncos.
• Senior Trinity Fessler recorded two of Detroit Mercy's three hits, with Schlachter going 1-for-2 to record the other hit.
 
Titans Rally from 6-0 Down to 10-9 Win Over Butler in Hilltopper Classic Opener
Game 6: Detroit Mercy 10 vs Butler 9 – Feb. 20, 2026:
• Sophomore Abby Klaft went 2-for-5, delivering the game-winning hit, scoring freshman Hannah Schlachter in the 10th inning, to cap off Detroit Mercy's epic 10-9 win coming back from 6-0 down to Butler during the opening day of action.
• Schlachter also came up clutch, belting her first career home run with a three-run shot as the Titans scored nine runs in the sixth inning to take the lead.
• Freshman Savannah Schultz went 2-for-4 at the plate and picked up her first career win in the circle, going 3.0 innings in relief with a strikeout.
• Sophomore Madeline Hallman went 1-for-3 with two RBI, two runs, and two walks, while junior Jada Davis hit 2-for-3 with a double, an RBI, and a run.
 
DePaul Dome Tournament Highlights:
• UDM went 1-4 with a 2-1 walk-off win over Drake.
• Sophomore Allison Fluker Saw action in all five games with four starts, hitting a blistering .455, going 5-for-11 with three RBI, a double, triple, two runs scored, two walks, and eight total bases.
• Also posted a 1.298 OPS and 727 slugging percentage.
• Went 1-for-1 with a double and a walk in Detroit Mercy's 2-1 walk-off win over Drake.
• Sophomore Wendy Ketola hit .333 with two hits, three runs, and an RBI.
 
Game 5: Detroit Mercy 8 vs WIU 9 – Feb. 8, 2026:
• Fluker went 2-for-4 with two RBI, two runs scored, a triple, and a walk, while Fessler hit 2-for-3 with a pair of RBI.
• Sophomore Madeline Hallman went 1-for-3 with an RBI, run, and two walks, while Ketola hit 1-for-2 with a pair of runs and two walks.
• Sophomore Natalie Babcock also went 1-for-3 with a double. Sophomore Mia Hubbell added one of Detroit Mercy's (1-4) eight total hits, while junior Claire Borg had an RBI.
• In the circle, Schultz went 6.0 innings with two strikeouts. Sophomore Erin Flynn picked up the loss in relief, allowing four runs in the bottom of the seventh.
 
Game 4: Detroit Mercy 4 vs DePaul 6 – Feb. 7, 2026:
• Senior Trinity Fessler and sophomore Allison Fluker each hit 2-for-4 with an RBI.
 
Game 3: Detroit Mercy 0 vs Valparaiso (5 inn.) 11 – Feb. 7, 2026:
• After Valpo moved ahead 11-0, sophomore Mia Hubbell recorded UDM's lone hit of the game in the fourth inning.
 
Game 2: Detroit Mercy 2 vs DePaul 8 – Feb. 6, 2026:
• Sophomore Abby Klaft went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI
• Sophomore Josalyn Dietlin hit 1-for-2 with an RBI.
• Freshmen Hannah Schlachter and Jaycee Reams each recorded their first career hit, with Addison Pokley drawing three walks.
 
Ketola Delivers Clutch Walk-Off Hit, Giving Titans Opening Day Win over Drake
Game 1: Detroit Mercy 2 vs Drake 1 – Feb. 6, 2026:
• Ketola up clutch with a walk-off single in the bottom of the seventh inning, giving the Titans a 2-1 win over Drake, giving the Titans their first season-opening win since the COVID-19 shortened season in 2020.
• Freshman Savannah Schultz picked the perfect time to connect on her first collegiate hit with a solo home run, tying the game in the bottom of the sixth inning to set up the dramatic walk-off ending.
• After only surrendering an unearned run in the first inning, sophomore Erin Flynn was lights out in the circle, tossing 6.0 shutout innings with seven strikeouts and three scattered hits to pick up the complete game win.
• Junior Jada Davis went 1-for-3 with a triple, while sophomores Madeline Hallman and Natalie Babcock each hit 1-for-3.