Lady Lions Set to Host Jackson State for Doubleheader at North Oak Park
The Southeastern Louisiana University softball team is gearing up to host Jackson State in a doubleheader on Tuesday at North Oak Park. The Lady Lions, with a record of 28-7, are on a five-game winning streak and are looking to continue their success against the Lady Tigers, who hold a record of 20-9.
The Lady Lions boast an impressive .354 team batting average, ranking seventh in Division I. Leading the charge is Bailey Krolczyk with a .439 batting average, followed closely by Ka’Lyn Watson and Maria Detillier, both hitting .396. The team is also strong on the defensive end, with a team earned run average of 1.81, leading the Southland Conference and ranking 12th nationally.
Pitchers Cera Blanchard, Ellie DuBois, Mary-Cathryn Comeaux, Chloe Bennett, and Allison Brunson have all been effective in the circle for SLU, contributing to the team’s success this season.
On the other side, Jackson State will be looking to challenge the Lady Lions with their lineup hitting .254 as a team. Jace Jackson leads the Lady Tigers with a .393 batting average and 28 RBI, while Victoria Salazar anchors the pitching staff with a 2.91 ERA.
After the doubleheader against Jackson State, Southeastern will head to Texas A&M-Corpus Christi for a three-game Southland Conference series. Fans can catch all the action on ESPN+ and follow @LionUpSoftball on Twitter and Instagram for more updates on the team.
For those interested in supporting the softball program, joining the Home Run Club or S Club is a great way to get involved. Membership fees and donations go towards the exclusive use of the Southeastern softball program, and more information can be found on the Lion Athletics Association website.
Tickets for the games can be purchased through the Southeastern Athletics Ticket Office, with mobile ticketing available for convenience. Additionally, Southeastern Athletics has a clear bag policy in place for all ticketed events, so be sure to check the guidelines before heading to the game.