NEW YORK – This week’s BIG EAST Softball schedule will kick off on Thursday due to the holiday weekend. The top two teams, St. John’s and DePaul, are set to square off in Queens, N.Y. on Thursday, which will feature a doubleheader along with Saturday’s finale. The Red Storm are on a seven-game winning streak, while DePaul has won eight straight games. Also on Thursday, Providence will host Seton Hall for a doubleheader to be featured on the BIG EAST Digital Network (BEDN) starting at noon ET.
Butler (14-24, 2-6 BIG EAST) will host Eastern Illinois Wednesday evening in a midweek, non-conference clash.