Hoosiers, Cardinals washed out again

IU's four game losing streak will have to wait until Friday as today's doubleheader against Louisville was canceled due to the inclement weather plaguing the Midwest. \nThe Hoosiers (14-18, 0-6 Big Ten) have lost six out of eight while the current four game losing streak matches their longest of the season. But IU players said they do not feel any added pressure to earn their first Big Ten victory.\n"We would feel the pressure if we decided to put it on ourselves," junior Heather Stillians said. "I see our team staying focused and getting the wins we need to get this weekend."\nThe first scheduled meeting against the Cardinals on Feb. 28 in the Cardinal Classic was also canceled due to inclement weather. Today's game was to be the the fifth in six days for IU, who has actually won their last five out-of-conference ballgames. \n"We were looking forward to playing," junior Valerie White said. "But it will be good to get the extra day to rest instead of playing in the cold."\nA small slump has lowered senior Stormy Hanson's batting average to a still remarkable .402 as she remains the team leader in twelve different offensive categories. Her home run in the seventh inning in last weekend's game against Minnesota broke up junior pitcher Piper Marten's bid for a no-hitter. \nToday's ballgame would have marked the twelve road stint for IU this season who has an impressive 6-5 road record versus a sub-par 3-6 mark at the Varsity Softball Field. \nEnding the losing streak would have been no easy task for IU as Louisville has won five out of six and owns a 17-14 overall record. The Cardinals were also taking a break from their own conference schedule where they have an 8-3 Conference USA record. \nLouisville senior Keola Calderon won C-USA hitter of the week, but the squad is led by senior pitcher Jessica Rak who owns a team leading 2.33 ERA with a 9-7 record and an eyebrow raising eight complete games. \nUL possesses a Hanson of their own in sophomore Sara Bausher, a Las Vegas product as well who carries a .340 batting average and leads the Cardinals in at least eight different offensive categories. \nIU will get an extra day of practice and resume play at 3 p.m. this Friday at home against the Northwestern Wildcats. \n"I think we will be ready to go for this weekend," coach Sara Hayes said. "With high school weekend, it should be very exciting for us"