Eastern Illinois University(이스턴 일리노이 대학교)Softball Set To Host Two OVC Doubleheaders(춘천대안학교 졸업후 미국유학!)

 Eastern Illinois University(이스턴 일리노이 대학교)Softball Set To Host Two OVC Doubleheaders

EIU looks to finally get a full game in as they welcome Murray State to Charleston for a doubleheader Friday followed by Austin Peay Sunday afternoon. The Panthers have had over a week off with their last seven games cancelled due to severe weather. 

The weather continues to take a toll on the softball schedule as this weekend's slate of games were originally scheduled for Saturday and Sunday. With the threat of severe weather this weekend the Murray State doubleheader was moved up to Friday while EIU's games against Austin Peay are still tentatively scheduled for Sunday afternoon.

The Panthers look to maintain their top spot in the OVC after SIU Edwardsville dropped two games at Jacksonville State in their last outing. The Panthers are currently second overall in the conference narrowly edging out the Cougars based on record percentage. SIUE is 10-4 in the OVC.

The Weekend Batting Order

Friday, Apr. 28 • Murray State

12 pm • Charleston, Ill.

Live Stats: eiupanthers.com

TV/Radio: OVC Digital Network

Last Meeting: 5/13/17 (W, 10-5)

Friday Apr. 28 • Murray State

2 pm • Charleston, Ill.

Live Stats: eiupanthers.com

TV/Radio: OVC Digital Network

Last Meeting: 5/13/17 (W, 10-5)

Friday, Apr. 30 • Austin Peay

12 pm • Charleston, Ill.

Live Stats: eiupanthers.com

TV/Radio: OVC Digital Network

Last Meeting: 4/17/17 (W, 1-0)

Friday, Apr. 30 • Austin Peay

2 pm • Charleston, Ill.

Live Stats: eiupanthers.com

TV/Radio: OVC Digital Network

Last Meeting: 4/17/17 (W, 1-0)

Last Time Out

It has been over a week since the Panthers have been able to record a full game. EIU's most recent game was against Fort Wayne last Tuesday (Apr. 18) in which EIU grinded out a 1-0 win over the Mastodons.

The Panthers were able to shake off a little rust Wednesday afternoon hosting IUPUI, but could only make it into the top of the third inning before the game was forced to cancel due to severe weather.

Panther Rankings

Taylor Monahan looks to continue her 11-game hitting streak during Friday's doubleheader. The junior outfielder currently leads the team with a .372 batting average tying her for sixth in the OVC. Monahan also leads the team with 13 multiple hit games so far this year.

Monahan's hitting streak won't be the only streak on the line Friday as Jessica Wireman hopes to get her 10th win in a row against the Racers. Wireman is currently in a three-way tie for second in the OVC with a 7-1 conference record.

As a team, the Panthers have the third lowest ERA in conference play with 2.16. EIU is tied with SIU Edwardsville for least earned runs given up in OVC play having allowed 25 in their 12 conference games.

EIU leads the OVC with a .982 fielding percentage in conference games. The Panthers have committed only six errors in OVC play to lead the conference.

Scouting The Field

Murray State heads to Charleston boasting a 33-14 overall record while going 9-5 in conference play. EIU is 16-8 all-time against Murray State. The Panthers dropped the three-game series against MSU during the regular season last year, but got their revenge in the OVC Tournament winning 10-5.

The Racers lead the OVC with a .308 team batting average. Senior Jessica twaddle is second in the conference with a .417 batting average. Pitcher Mason Robinson is second overall with 21 wins on the mound and fourth in the OVC with a 1.72 ERA.

APSU heads into the weekend 16-28 overall and 4-12 in OVC play with a doubleheader at SIUE before facing EIU. EIU is 50-13 all-time against the Lady Govs having won 16 of the last 17 games. The Panthers swept last year's three-game series not giving up a single run against APSU.

APSU is led by Danielle Liermann who is hitting .321 on the year and is tied for fifth in the OVC with 11 doubles.

Looking Ahead

Following this weekend's doubleheaders, the Panthers are scheduled to take on Illinois in Champaign next Tuesday (May 2) at 5 p.m.

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