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���As a team, we have set high expectations and there is no reason we can���t accomplish those goals ��� there is too much talent on this team for that to be the case.��� For any of those long-term goals to come to fruition, Purdue will need an enigmatic offense to find its stride. ���I don���t feel like we have gotten production from certain parts of our lineup so far this season,��� Maher said after 10 games. ���The (bottom) of our lineup has gotten the job done, but we need to do a better job Senior Ashley Courtney getting on base and moving runners.��� Junior Andie Varsho, who hit .339 and drove in 30 ���But right now (in non-conference), I just want to early in 2013, batting .424, scoring six runs and driving runs last season, headlined Purdue���s offensive attack see that group become more sharp.��� in six more through the season���s first 10 games. A season ago, Purdue entered the final two weeks of Sophomore Ashley Burkhardt started strong in 2013 2013 SOFTBALL after a freshman season in which she emerged as a the Big Ten season very much in the thick of the champiSCHEDULE/RESULTS 44-game starter at second base. Burkhardt hit .387 and onship race, only to finish in a tie for sixth place. Again, the DateOpponent Time scored a team-leading eight runs in the first 10 games. conference is anticipated to feature several strong teams. Feb. 8 Hampton* W, 4-0 However, Maher expects her team to be in the Maher sees potential for more from the pair, and the at No. 10 LSU* L, 0-1 championship hunt down the stretch again this spring. rest of Purdue���s lineup. Feb. 9 No. 22 North Carolina* L, 1-2 (9) Tulsa* L, 1-4 ���Right now, it���s still so early, that it���s tough to know Developing a strong lineup is the focus for VarFeb. 10 Tulsa* W, 5-0 sho and her teammates as the non-conference who could emerge, but we know that Michigan and NeFeb. 15 Utah State^ W, 2-1 braska are teams that have looked strong so far,��� Maher schedule progresses. Drake^ W, 8-5 ���We have to continue working on getting our of- said in mid-February. ���As things develop in the nonFeb. 16 at No. 16 Arizona^ L, 4-5 Southern Utah^ W, 8-0 (5) fense stronger,��� Varsho said. ���We need to be never conference and looking at who plays whom during the Feb. 17 Nebraska^ L, 3-4 satisfied at the plate and keep looking for that next run. conference schedule things will become clearer. Feb. 22 Southeastern Louisiana$ L, 1-3 ���But we think we can win the Big Ten this year. ���We know that our defense is going to be sound; we at Texas A&M$ 6:15 p.m. We were so close a year ago, and for us to get over that just have to come to the plate ready to produce.��� Feb. 23 Southeastern Louisiana$ 1:15 p.m. That mindset ��� of an unrelenting offensive attack hump is going to take us competing and doing all of the at Texas A&M$ 4 p.m. Feb. 24 UTSA$ 11 a.m. little things right. Winning and losing can come down to ��� echoes Maher���s offensive goals. March 1 Texas A&M Corpus Christi! 1:30 pm ���I want a team that���s going to compete every game whether you get a bunt down ��� or not.��� j at Texas State! 6:30 p.m. out and is resilient,��� Maher said. ���We need to go at March 2 North Texas! 11 a.m. them and finish them. Texas A&M Corpus Christi! 6:30 p.m. March 3 at Texas State! 11 a.m. ���We have to want to score more March 9 at Baylor 3 p.m. and more; I want our players to have at Baylor 5 p.m. that warrior mentality that sends a March 10 at Baylor 1 p.m. message to future competition and March 12 at Sam Houston State 5 p.m. not sit on one or two runs.��� March 14 at Houston 6:30 p.m. March 20 at Loyola 4 p.m. While the offense attempts to March 22 at Michigan 4 p.m. round into form, defense has been The Best March 23 at Michigan 2 p.m. a strength in the early going. March 24 at Michigan 1 p.m. Maher pointed to Purdue���s Purdue Sports March 27 UIC 4 p.m. March 29 OHIO STATE 4 p.m. versatility and depth at a number Information March 30 OHIO STATE noon of positions, as well as increased On The Web March 31 OHIO STATE 1 p.m. competition for playing time, as April 3 at UIPUI 4 p.m. positives early on. April 5 MICHIGAN STATE 4 p.m. That depth extends to the pitchApril 6 MICHIGAN STATE 1 p.m. April 7 MICHIGAN STATE 1 p.m. ing circle where four players logged April 10 BALL STATE 4 p.m. innings thus far and provide Maher April 12 at Indiana 6 p.m. with a bevy of options. April 13 at Indiana 1 p.m. A year after starting 30 games April 14 at Indiana 1 p.m. in her freshman season, sophoApril 17 at Penn State 5 p.m. At Penn State 7 p.m. more Lexy Moore may see fewer April 19 NEBRASKA 4 p.m. ���Real-time recruiting innings in 2013 as the talent April 20 NEBRASKA 1 p.m. around her develops. April 21 NEBRASKA 11 a.m. ���Game stories, Sign up for Sophomore Alex Whittemore, April 24 VALPARAISO 4 p.m. analysis and blogs April 26 at Northwestern 5 p.m. a 7-day free along with Fecho and senior Erika April 27 at Northwestern 2 p.m. Petruzzi, pitched in the non-con���Premium message boards trial today! April 28 at Northwestern 1 p.m. ference season. The group comMay 3 IOWA 4 p.m. ���Video, audio, live stream bined for a 2.00 earned run average May 4 IOWA 1 p.m. events and more in their first 66-2/3 innings of work. May 5 IOWA 1 p.m. ���We have plenty of depth at that ���Exclusive access to premium * LSU Tiger Classic, Baton Rouge, La. position and that means we have information ^Hillenbrand Invitational, Tucson, Ariz. the ability to do different things,��� $Texas A&M Invitational, College Station, Texas Note: GoldandBlack.com is a separate Part of the Rivals.com network subscription than your subscription to Maher said. ���If we want, we can do !CenturyLink Classic, San Marcos, Texas Gold & Black Illustrated/GBI EXPRESS. a pitcher-by-committee. It���s All On GBIprint.com GoldandBlack.com Gold & Black IllustrateD ��� volume 23, issue 4 ������ 61