DENTON, Texas (March 8, 2017) – Texas Woman's University heads south to take on nonconference opponent St. Edward's for a single game Thursday at 3 p.m. at Diana Daniels Field.
TEXAS WOMAN'S (13-10, 4-5 LSC) at ST. EDWARD'S (7-13, 0-0 Heartland)
Thursday, March 9, at 3 p.m.
Austin, Texas (Diane Daniels Field)
About the Pioneers
TWU is riding a four-game win streak after a series sweep of Western New Mexico last week.
Nicole Nordie ranks second in the LSC in batting average (.493), second in on-base percentage (.556) and third in stolen bases (12) and hits (35).
Abby Walker is tops in shutouts (3) and third in batters struck out (62) and batters struck out looking (17).
About the Hilltoppers
St. Edward's has amassed an overall record of 7-13 including wins over LSC opponents Midwestern State and Texas A&M-Kingsville. SEU is first within the Heartland and fourth in the nation in double plays per game (.83) while Kayla Appleby is second in the HC in doubles (6) and Lauren Slatten is third in strikeouts (45).
History amongst Texas Woman's and St. Edward's
The Pioneers lead the Hilltoppers, 20-15, all-time dating to the 2001 season. TWU has won 10 of the last 11 meetings.
Last meeting between TWU and SEU
DENTON, Texas (Feb. 28, 2016) – The TWU softball team made its home debut Sunday afternoon and swept the doubleheader against St. Edward's, 6-1 and 9-3. The wins improved Pioneers' record to 11-7 on the season.
Last outing for the Pioneers
DENTON, Texas (March 4, 2017) -
Nicole Nordie went 8-for-9 at the plate for Texas Woman's University against Western New Mexico as the Pioneers were forced into extra innings during game one in a 9-8 win after leading by seven runs and then run-ruled the Mustangs in five innings during game two with a 9-1 victory Saturday at Pioneer Field.