Last Time Out:
FGCU is coming off a 2-0 defeat to Liberty as the Eagles fell in three contests to the Flames. In the series finale, senior Kate Kelly went 2-for-4 while senior Riley Randolph tossed 6.1 innings of work, striking out eight batters.
The Green and Blue:
On offense, Kelly leads the team in hitting (.367) and is a threat on the bases going 15-for-18 in stolen base attempts. Freshman Reedy Davenport leads the team in RBI (21) while holding a .283 BA. Senior Racquel Fournet (Windermere, FL./Windermere Preparatory School) is the Eagles' second .300 plus hitter, owning a .305 BA.
In the circle, Randolph has collected 13 wins in 19 starts, holding opposing batters to a .186 BA. She is currently tied for seventh in the nation in shutouts (six), eighth in ERA (1.08), and 12th in strikeouts (158)
The pitching staff as a whole has combined to post a 1.96 ERA.
Scouting the Owls:
FAU is currently on a three-game skid, falling to Western Kentucky on the road in conference play in which they were outscored 22-5 in the series. Senior Mia Olson leads the team in hitting with a .344 BA, she's also seen 16 appearances in the circle, going 4-10 with a 3.26 ERA. The Owls have stolen 52 bases this season as senior Madisyn Palmer leads the Owls with 26.
In the circle, FAU has utilized six pitchers, combining for a collective 2.67 ERA. Senior Kelsey Morrison has a team-best six victories while owning a 2.59 ERA.
This will be the second meeting this year between both programs. Back on Feb. 23, FGCU fell on the road to FAU, 8-3.
Series History:
In the all-time series, the Green and Blue trail FAU, 4-7.
Matchup: FGCU (17-15, 3-3 ASUN) vs. FAU (15-18, 3-6 C-USA)
Where: FGCU Softball Complex
When: Wednesday, Apr. 3 | 5 & 7 PM (DH) |
Live Stats: Game 1 | Game 2
Tickets: Buy
Live Stream: Here
Coaches: David Deiros (17th season @ FGCU – 627-329-3)
Joan Joyce (25th Season @ FAU, same overall – 960-586-1)
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