‘It Kind of Just Happened:’ PSU’s Heather Arnett Reacts to Breaking NCAA D-II Hit Streak Record

‘It Kind of Just Happened:’ PSU’s Heather Arnett Reacts to Breaking NCAA D-II Hit Streak Record

PITTSBURG, KS — Pitt State softball’s Heather Arnett set the longest hitting streak in NCAA Division II and MIAA softball history with 43 consecutive games recording a hit last week.

On Saturday, April 11, Arnett singled to left field in the seventh inning versus Northwest Missouri to break the original record (41) that was previously held by Adams State University’s Katelyn Lovato. Arnett’s new streak now dates back to May 8, 2025.

“I would say it’s more so knowing what my job is,” Arnett explains. “I try not to worry about anybody else. I watch the pitchers that we’re going to face and kind of come up with a game plan. I didn’t really notice how close I was to breaking it. It kind of just happened.”

Arnett Sets NCAA Division II Hitting Streak Record

On top of guiding the team to a 39-2 overall record midway through the season, Arnett’s statistics have been increasing each game. The infielder has been hitting .559, has 90 hits, 63 runs and 38 RBI throughout her senior campaign (41 games).

“It’s a reflection of the work she’s put in all of her life since she started playing softball,” head softball coach Josh Barnes adds. “I think that for her, it’s a relief knowing that she has the record and she should just not even worry about it.”

“I’m just doing everything I can to help us win. If that’s getting on base, bunting, sacrifice fly walks…that’s just my job,” Arnett mentions.

PSU will return to action Friday, April 17 to host a doubleheader versus Northeastern State at 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.

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