Friday, March 20
Columbus, Ohio
2:30 p.m.
Ohio State
vs
Indiana State
Buckeyes to Host Ohio State Tournament
3/18/2026 12:09:00 PM | Softball
Ohio State will play five games over the course of three days
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio State (8-16) will return home to Buckeye Field to host the Ohio State Tournament, looking to bounce back from losses against conference opponent, Purdue. The Buckeyes will face Indiana State (15-10) and Campbell (16-11) twice each plus a game against Louisville (20-7).
Tickets for each game of the tournament are available for purchase on the schedule page at OhioStateBuckeyes.com. Both general admission and reserved seating is available, with a limited number of free student tickets available with a BuckID. Children under two will be admitted free but must sit on an adult's lap. Each game of the tournament will be streamed live on B1G+, with links to live stats and streaming also available on the schedule page. In-game updates will also be available on the official Ohio State Softball X account, @OhioStateSB.
Sunday's game against Indiana State will mark the second Sunday Funday of the year at Buckeye Field, which will feature inflatables, free popcorn for youth (while supplies last), and other activities for kids.
Tournament Basics
Ohio State vs. Indiana State | Friday, March 20 | 2:30 p.m. | Buckeye Field
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Ohio State vs. Campbell | Friday, March 20 | 5:00 p.m. | Buckeye Field
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Ohio State vs. Louisville | Saturday, March 21 | 2:30 p.m. | Buckeye Field
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Ohio State vs. Campbell | Saturday, March 21 | 5:00 p.m. | Buckeye Field
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Ohio State vs. Indiana State | Sunday, March 22 | 12:30 p.m. | Buckeye Field
Promotion: Sunday Funday
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Briefly on the Buckeyes
The Ohio State bats posted 17 runs in Purdue. Abbie Wilhelm continues to lead the Buckeye offense with a batting average of .384 and on-base percentage of .494, which was supported by a three-hit and five-walk weekend at Purdue. Hailey Lang and Taylor Cruse join Wilhelm as the three every-day Buckeyes with a batting average above .300 and an OPS above 1.100. Sami Bewick saw her batting average raise .31 after a five-hit, two-home run weekend at Purdue. Bewick is now swinging .290 with 17 RBI.
Despite missing time early in the 2026 season, Hadley Parisien and Kiki Estrada both continue to produce offensively. Parisien is batting .400 with five home runs, making it on base in every game she has played in thus far. Estrada is swinging .324 with 13 RBI and five home runs.
Jenna Molk holds five of Ohio State's eight wins in the circle, posting 50 strikeouts and an ERA of 4.22.
Scouting the Competition
Indiana State is currently 15-10 and will face Evansville before coming to Columbus. The Sycamores have notable wins over Boston College, Yale, DePaul, and Seton Hall. Despite losing, Indiana State also took a red-hot Purdue team to extra innings. Four every-day Sycamores are batting above. 300 for a team average of .289. Madison Poulson leads the offense with a .423 average, while Mallory Chavez holds a team best 23 RBI. Lauren Sackett leads the pitching stable with nine of Indiana State's 15 wins, boasting a 2.60 ERA and 64 strikeouts. Caylee Gaytan holds the team best ERA of 1.83 with five wins and 62 strikeouts.
Campbell enters the Ohio State Tournament 16-11, a record that includes wins over two Big Ten teams, Illinois and Iowa. The Camels will face Louisville in the tournament prior to playing Ohio State. Five Camels are batting .300 or better, with three of the five batting .400 or better. Campbell is slugging .347 as a unit compared to an allowed batting average .296. Charlie Montgomery is swinging a team-best .466. Allyiah Swiney is on her heels with a .410 average and 24 RBI. Katelyn Hubley leads Campbell pitching with eight wins, 57 strikeouts, and a 3.39 ERA.
Louisville (20-7) looks to face the Buckeyes with a slew of impressive wins under its belt, including wins over Boston University, Buffalo, Wisconsin, UConn, Stanford, and Clemson. Seven Cardinals are batting above .330, with Chelsea Mack swinging an explosive .471. Madison Pickens leads the team in RBI with 28. The Cardinals are batting .351 collectively, with the defense holding opponents to a .274 average. Both Anna Wise and Alyssa Zabala have five wins for Louisville in the circle, with Zabala striking out a team-leading 47. Jayden Gohs holds a leading ERA of 3.11 with three wins.
Tickets for each game of the tournament are available for purchase on the schedule page at OhioStateBuckeyes.com. Both general admission and reserved seating is available, with a limited number of free student tickets available with a BuckID. Children under two will be admitted free but must sit on an adult's lap. Each game of the tournament will be streamed live on B1G+, with links to live stats and streaming also available on the schedule page. In-game updates will also be available on the official Ohio State Softball X account, @OhioStateSB.
Sunday's game against Indiana State will mark the second Sunday Funday of the year at Buckeye Field, which will feature inflatables, free popcorn for youth (while supplies last), and other activities for kids.
Tournament Basics
Ohio State vs. Indiana State | Friday, March 20 | 2:30 p.m. | Buckeye Field
Watch | Live Stats | Tickets
Ohio State vs. Campbell | Friday, March 20 | 5:00 p.m. | Buckeye Field
Watch | Live Stats | Tickets
Ohio State vs. Louisville | Saturday, March 21 | 2:30 p.m. | Buckeye Field
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Ohio State vs. Campbell | Saturday, March 21 | 5:00 p.m. | Buckeye Field
Watch | Live Stats | Tickets
Ohio State vs. Indiana State | Sunday, March 22 | 12:30 p.m. | Buckeye Field
Promotion: Sunday Funday
Watch | Live Stats | Tickets
Briefly on the Buckeyes
The Ohio State bats posted 17 runs in Purdue. Abbie Wilhelm continues to lead the Buckeye offense with a batting average of .384 and on-base percentage of .494, which was supported by a three-hit and five-walk weekend at Purdue. Hailey Lang and Taylor Cruse join Wilhelm as the three every-day Buckeyes with a batting average above .300 and an OPS above 1.100. Sami Bewick saw her batting average raise .31 after a five-hit, two-home run weekend at Purdue. Bewick is now swinging .290 with 17 RBI.
Despite missing time early in the 2026 season, Hadley Parisien and Kiki Estrada both continue to produce offensively. Parisien is batting .400 with five home runs, making it on base in every game she has played in thus far. Estrada is swinging .324 with 13 RBI and five home runs.
Jenna Molk holds five of Ohio State's eight wins in the circle, posting 50 strikeouts and an ERA of 4.22.
Scouting the Competition
Indiana State is currently 15-10 and will face Evansville before coming to Columbus. The Sycamores have notable wins over Boston College, Yale, DePaul, and Seton Hall. Despite losing, Indiana State also took a red-hot Purdue team to extra innings. Four every-day Sycamores are batting above. 300 for a team average of .289. Madison Poulson leads the offense with a .423 average, while Mallory Chavez holds a team best 23 RBI. Lauren Sackett leads the pitching stable with nine of Indiana State's 15 wins, boasting a 2.60 ERA and 64 strikeouts. Caylee Gaytan holds the team best ERA of 1.83 with five wins and 62 strikeouts.
Campbell enters the Ohio State Tournament 16-11, a record that includes wins over two Big Ten teams, Illinois and Iowa. The Camels will face Louisville in the tournament prior to playing Ohio State. Five Camels are batting .300 or better, with three of the five batting .400 or better. Campbell is slugging .347 as a unit compared to an allowed batting average .296. Charlie Montgomery is swinging a team-best .466. Allyiah Swiney is on her heels with a .410 average and 24 RBI. Katelyn Hubley leads Campbell pitching with eight wins, 57 strikeouts, and a 3.39 ERA.
Louisville (20-7) looks to face the Buckeyes with a slew of impressive wins under its belt, including wins over Boston University, Buffalo, Wisconsin, UConn, Stanford, and Clemson. Seven Cardinals are batting above .330, with Chelsea Mack swinging an explosive .471. Madison Pickens leads the team in RBI with 28. The Cardinals are batting .351 collectively, with the defense holding opponents to a .274 average. Both Anna Wise and Alyssa Zabala have five wins for Louisville in the circle, with Zabala striking out a team-leading 47. Jayden Gohs holds a leading ERA of 3.11 with three wins.
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