MONTICELLO — The University of Arkansas at Monticello softball team looks to host the number two nationally ranked Bisons of Harding University in a GAC series this Sunday, and Monday.
The games, which were originally scheduled for Friday, April 21 and Saturday, April 22, have been pushed back due to inclement weather moving in the Monticello area this coming weekend.
THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE
- Sunday, April 23 | 2:00 p.m. (DH) | vs. Harding (43-5, 33-3 GAC)
- Monday, April 24 | 1:00 p.m. (DH) | vs. Harding (43-5, 33-3 GAC)
- Live stats, video at www.UAMsports.com/coverage.aspx
WEEK IN REVIEW
The Blossoms (31-15, 24-10 GAC) enter the series after splitting a doubleheader with nationally ranked Great American Conference rival Southern Arkansas on Tuesday, which saw UAM split the season series with the Muleriders at 2-2 as well.
BLOSSOM LEADERS
- Batting Average: McKenzie Rice - .340 average
- Hits: McKenzie Rice - 50
- RBI: Maranda Clendenin - 35
- Home-runs: Kendra Coleman - 12 (3rd GAC)
- Runs Scored: McKenzie Rice - 38 (4th GAC)
- Stolen Bases: McKenzie Rice - 13
- Slugging Percentage: McKenzie Rice - .599 (6th GAC)
- Triples: Jordan Herbner - 3 (T-1st GAC)
- Earned Run Average: Kendra Coleman - 1.16 ERA (1st GAC)
- Wins: Kendra Coleman - 18 (3rd GAC)
- Strikeouts: Kendra Coleman - 148 (T-5th GAC)
- Innings Pitched: Kendra Coleman - 163.0
- Complete Games: Kendra Coleman - 22
- Shutouts: Kendra Coleman - 6
- Saves: Kendra Coleman - 2
SCOUTING HARDING
The Bisons are coming into the series after splitting a doubleheader against Arkansas Tech at home this past Tuesday. HU is led on offense by Peyton Mills with an overall batting average of .420 on the year. Mills is also the team leader in slugging percentage (.669), runs scored (40), hits (66), runs batted in (48), and on base percentage (.489). In the circle Harding is anchored by Hannah Johnson and Autumn Humes as each currently hold earned run averages at 1.29 and 1.44 respectively. Humes is the team leader in total wins at 22, and in strikeouts with 206, but Johnson has tallied 20 wins this season as well.
