Wisconsin rises in NCAA Women's Softball RPI after historic sweep
The Wisconsin Badgers women's softball team rose to No. 34 in the NCAA RPI after sweeping Minnesota for the first time since 2012, winning three games with scores of 4-0, 7-1, and 5-3. The sweep included a shutout that marked head coach Yvette Healy's 600th career win. The victories improved their standing in the Big Ten and strengthened their position for an NCAA tournament berth. With only one series remaining against Rutgers, Wisconsin is on track to end its multi-year postseason drought.
- ▪Wisconsin swept Minnesota in a three-game series for the first time since 2012.
- ▪The Badgers moved up to No. 34 in the D1 Softball RPI, from No. 38 on April 18.
- ▪Coach Yvette Healy earned her 600th win during the series, highlighted by a shutout victory.
- ▪Wisconsin holds a 12-9 conference record and is currently seventh in the Big Ten.
- ▪The team is poised to end its NCAA tournament drought with a strong chance of qualifying for the 64-team field.
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