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SBU Softball to Host Newman on Saturday

2/23/2016 4:02:00 PM

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Opponent:
 Newman
Time: Saturday, February 27; 12:30 PM / 2:30 PM
Location: SBU Softball Field; Bolivar, Mo.

Bolivar, Mo. - The Southwest Baptist University softball team will play host to Newman University in a non-conference double-header on Saturday at the SBU Softball Field. The Bearcats and Jets have met once already this season, with SBU coming out on top 3-1 on February 7 in Magnolia, Arkansas.

Scouting the Bearcats
SBU is led offensively by Dana Graves who is hitting .364 on the season to lead the Bearcats, while Tyler Hernandez (3.131) and Kaley Hansen (.300) are both hitting over .300 as well. Graves also leads the team in extra base hits and runs batted in. Kori Hillenburg leads the Bearcats in runs scored with 6. In the circle, Kacey Ayers boasts a 1.76 ERA to go along with 42 strikeouts in 51.2 innings pitched.

Scouting the Jets
Newman is led offensively by Taylor Mannis who is hitting .424 with a team high 8 runs scored. Courtney Satin leads the Jets in runs batted in (5) and extra base hits (5) while also hitting .333, and Mikayla Medbery is hitting .300 on the season. In the circle Katie Ingles holds a team best 3.50 ERA, while Kate Smith holds opponents to a team best .275 batting average.
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