HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. – The Northern Kentucky University softball team wraps up its swing through the Sunshine State this weekend, as the Norse compete in the Under Armour Showcase, hosted by USF.
 
Northern Kentucky University Norse (5-12)
University of South Dakota Coyotes (5-5)
March 11 – 9:30 a.m.
Moore Softball Complex – Clearwater, Fla.
Series History: NKU leads, 5-0
 
NKU
East Carolina University Pirates (13-10)
March 11 – 2:15 p.m.
Moore Softball Complex – Clearwater, Fla.
Series History: First meeting
 
NKU
Fairfield University Stags (4-6)
March 12 – 9:15 a.m.
Moore Softball Complex – Clearwater, Fla.
Series History: First meeting
 
NKU
IPFW Mastodons (3-16)
March 12 – 2 p.m.
Moore Softball Complex – Clearwater, Fla.
Series History: NKU leads, 17-5
 
NKU
Quinnipiac University Bobcats (5-4)
March 13 – 11:15 a.m.
Moore Softball Complex – Clearwater, Fla.
Series History: Series tied, 2-2
 
Bartolovich Blowing Up
Kate Bartolovich has had a magnificent week in Florida, as the sophomore third baseman is batting .409 with a pair of doubles, three home runs, eight RBIs and nine runs scored over seven games down south. Bartolovich is now battinig .298 on the season, ranking second on the team.
 
Devlin Dialed In Behind the Plate
Junior catcher Dani Devlin has found her touch behind the plate, having thrown out five of eight potential base stealers over the past seven games. On the season, Devlin has rung up nine would-be thieves while allowing just 14 stolen bases on the year.
 
League Comparisons
The Norse have been measuring up favorably with other Horizon League teams as nonconference play rolls on. NKU's .404 team slugging percentage ranks second in the league, powered by high ranks in doubles (third, 19), triples (first, five) and home runs (second, 11).