Softball 3/20/2025 4:22:00 PM by the Dordt University Athletic Communications Office

Softball | Weekend Preview

Game Time:

The Dordt University softball team is set to begin GPAC play with a pair of doubleheaders against Hastings and Doane this weekend.
The Defenders are 11-16 this season and have not played since the final two games of their Spring Break Trip in Florida on March 10
the Defenders opponent on Friday afternoon, March 21, is Hastings, who comes into Friday's doubleheader with a 2-2 conference record, 14-10 overall
Saturday's opponent, Doane, is also 2-2 in the GPAC, 10-13 overall, heading into its doubleheader on Friday night against Waldorf

Game Details / How to Follow:

Friday's doubleheader against Hastings will be played at the ASB Dome with game times at 3/5pm
Saturday's doubleheader against Doane will be played on the Defenders home outdoor field at Open Space Park and will begin at 3/5pm
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GPAC Standings (thru March 20):

Northwestern: 4-0, 24-5
Dakota Wesleyan: 2-0, 21-6
Morningside: 3-1, 15-9
Midland: 1-1, 18-10
Hastings: 2-2, 14-10
Doane: 2-2, 10-13
Concordia: 0-0, 15-7
Dordt: 0-0, 11-16
College of Saint Mary: 0-0, 2-12
Waldorf: 0-0, 2-15
Mount Marty: 0-4, 9-13
Briar Cliff: 0-4, 6-14

GPAC Teams in the Rankings:

two GPAC teams, Northwestern (#7) and Midland (#23) hold a spot in the current NAIA top 25 (March 19)

Dordt's All-TIme Record vs Weekend Opponents:

since the 2003 season, the Defenders hold a 17-30 record in the rivalry against Hastings
- the Defenders are 6-4 in their last 10 games against the Broncos
- the teams split a doubleheader last season in Hastings, Neb.
  - Dordt won game one 10-1
  - Defenders lost game two 2-1
Dordt is 25-22 all-time in the rivalry against Doane since the 2003 season
- the Defenders have won seven straight, including wins last year 5-3 and 6-5
- Dordt's last loss to the Tigers was in 2021

Defender Notes:

Dordt was picked to finish third in the GPAC preseason coaches' poll released on January 22
the Defenders are scheduled to play 22 conference games; a doubleheader against each of the 11 teams in the GPAC
Dordt posted a 3-9 record over its spring break trip in Florida
- they won three of their last four games with a sweep against Judson and a win over Penn State - New Kensington
Head Coach: Jeff Zomer (16th year)
- 304-326-1 overall record
- all-time wins leader in program history
- guided the Defenders to four straight 20-win seasons
- led Dordt to the postseason 13 of his 15 seasons
By the Numbers:
- Offense:
  - 4.1 runs / game
  - 7.1 hits / game
  - .264 batting average (10th in GPAC)
- Defense:
  - 4 runs / game
  - 6.7 hits / game
  - .257 batting average
  - 3.31 ERA (4th in GPAC)
Leaders:
- Chloe Kreuz - .412 BA (8th in GPAC), 35 hits (4th), 10 extra-base hits, 19 RBIs
- Brooklynn Cox - .354 BA, 20 runs, 11 RBIs, 10-11 SB (7th)
- Annabelle Hensley - .312 BA, 11 runs, 10 2B (2nd), 16 RBIs
- Brooke Rule - .291 BA, 22 runs (7th), 15-15 SB (4th)
- Alexa Kopaska - 2-4 record, 2.01 ERA (3rd), 31.1 IP, 15 K's
- Chloe Kreuz - 5-9 record, 3.39 ERA, 88.2 IP (2nd), 68 K's

Scouting Reports:

Hastings Broncos:
- 2025 record: 2-2 (GPAC), 14-10 overall
  - most recent:
    - lost to Northwestern on March 14; 5-0 and 5-3
    - def. Peru State on March 18; 9-1 and 5-0
- Head Coach: Troy Baker (2nd stint as head coach, 19th year overall and 17th year back)
  - guided the Broncos to the 2009 NAIA Opening Round
- GPAC preseason poll: picked 10th of 12 teams
- last year: 4-18 (9th), 16-28 overall
  - did not qualify for postseason
- return five starters, top four hitters and two pitchers
- By the Numbers:
  - Offense:
    - 5.7 runs / game
    - 8.9 hits / game
    - .314 batting average (5th in GPAC)
  - Defense:
    - 4.6 runs / game
    - 7.7 hits / game
    - .285 batting average
    - 3.78 ERA (8th in GPAC)
- Leaders:
  - Ana Medeiros - .373 BA, 13 runs, 2 HR, 18 RBIs
  - Kaylee Pinneo - .361 BA, 19 runs, 10 doubles (2nd), 25 RBIs (4th); named GPAC Player of the Week on March 3
  - Isabel Tanabe - .350 BA, 15 runs, 16 SB (3rd)
  - Lauren Schneider (2x all-conference) - .338 BA, 23 runs (5th)
  - Kiera Brack - 8-4, 3.00 ERA, 72.1 IP (5th) 40 K's
  - Angelina Lockhart - 3-4, 4.03 ERA, 50.1 IP, 19 K's
Doane Tigers:
- 2025 record: 2-2 (GPAC), 10-13 overall
  - most recent:
    - lost to Northwestern on March 18, 6-1, 6-5
    - def. Briar Cliff on March 14, 7-5 and 2-1
- Head Coach: Renae Littrell (2nd year, 2nd stint, also from 2013-17)
  - guided the Tigers to their only conference title in 2015 and back-to-back NAIA appearances in 2015 and 2016
- GPAC preseason poll: picked 6th of 12 teams
- last year: 11-11 (T7th), 18-24 overall
- return four starters and No.1 pitcher
- By the Numbers:
  - Offense:
    - 3.7 runs / game
    - 6.7 hits / game
    - .258 batting average (11th in GPAC)
  - Defense:
    - 4.3 runs / game
    - 7.9 hits / game
    - .288 batting average
    - 3.62 ERA (7th in GPAC)
- Leaders:
  - Anna Prauner (2nd team all-conference) - .328 BA\, 7 runs, 8 RBIs
  - Grace Dowding (2x all-conference) - .324 BA, 7 runs
  - Jeryn Allen - .310 BA, 5 triples (2nd)
  - Milannie Gonzalez - .297 BA, 14 runs
  - Faith Molina (2nd team all-conference) - 4-5 record, 2.90 ERA, 58 IP, 62 K's (2nd)
  - Faith McDonaold - 3-7, 3.50 ERA, 56 IP

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Players Mentioned

#5 Brooklynn Cox: OF; Senior

#18 Alexa Kopaska: P; Junior

#2 Chloe Kreuz: P / U; Sophomore

#30 Brooke Rule: OF; Senior

#22 Annabelle Hensley: C/INF; Freshman

Players Mentioned

#5 Brooklynn Cox
: Senior
: OF

#18 Alexa Kopaska
: Junior
: P

#2 Chloe Kreuz
: Sophomore
: P / U

#30 Brooke Rule
: Senior
: OF

#22 Annabelle Hensley
: Freshman
: C/INF