BUFFALO, N.Y. – The D'Youville University softball team will take center stage this Saturday, as their first game against Mercy University has been selected as the FloCollege Division II Game of the Week, highlighting one of the premier contests on the slate for this weekend.
 
"This is not only great exposure for our program and D'Youville University, but our conference as well," said head softball coach Shelly Hoerner.  "It is awesome to see our game and our softball student-athletes get the recognition for their hard work and commitment to our sport."
 
The highly anticipated rivalry will be streamed live on FloCollege, but will be free to view on YouTube, Facebook, and on X. This access will give fans across the country the opportunity to watch two East Coast Conference programs square-off in a game with significant conference and regional implications.
 
The Saints enter the matchup with an overall record of 10-8, winning three of their last five games. The last time these two teams met was last season were the teams split the season series.
 
The Game of the Week designation underscores the growing visibility of the D'Youville softball team and the strength of competition within the ECC.
 
"Softball continues to grow in popularity which means all the little girls out there have so much to work towards and look forward to for their future."
 
First pitch between these two teams is set for tomorrow, March 28th, at 12 p.m. in Dobbs Ferry, N.Y. Fans can watch free of charge here.