INDIANAPOLIS – IUPUI softball head coach Elisabeth Beirne announced the signing of transfer Jennah Speth on Friday (July 10). Speth joins the IUPUI roster for the 2021 season, transferring from UIC.

The Delavan, Wis., native will be the third Speth sister on the Jaguar roster this upcoming season, joining Jaida Speth, who is entering her junior year, and incoming freshman Jasmin.

In three-plus seasons at UIC, Speth hit .246 with 35 RBI, six home runs and nine doubles. Her best season at the plate came as a freshman as Speth started 35 games and hit. 315 with 32 RBI and six home runs. Speth finished on the Horizon League All-Freshman team and All-League Second Team.

"We are excited to have Jennah join the Jaguar family," said Beirne. "She brings good experience in the circle adding depth to our pitching staff and we will utilize her athletic abilities in many areas. She is very familiar with the Horizon League and will be a great addition to the team."

After her freshman year, Speth transitioned to the circle. Speth finished her UIC career with an 11-5 record as a pitcher and a 5.64 ERA. As a junior, Speth finished with a 6-2 record in a career-high 50.1 innings pitched and posted a 4.17 ERA.

In high school, Speth struck out a state-record 22 batters in the state tournament while leading Delavan-Darien to the championship game. She aided in back-to-back regional championships in both her freshman and sophomore year. During her high school career, Speth was awarded as First Team All-Conference, First Team All-District, honorable mention All-District and All-State, Second Team All-State and Southern Lakes Co-Athlete of the Year