Tuesday, April 22: Hempstead High School standout Lydia Ettema’s college team loses to Illinois Fighting Illini

Lydia Ettema

By Dubuque Times

Apr 23, 2025

On Tuesday, April 22, former Hempstead High School standout Lydia Ettema’s current college team, the DePaul Blue Demons, lost 9-4 in their NCAA Division I softball game against the Illinois Fighting Illini.

The game took place at Eichelberger Field. This was their first matchup against the Fighting Illini this season.

The Blue Demons’ next game is scheduled for Friday, April 25 at 1 p.m. at Cacciatore Stadium against Creighton Bluejays.

Lydia Ettema

Sophomore

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