Play continues for softball at Florida Gulf Coast Invitational

Friday, February 14

Fort Myers, Fla.

11:15 AM

University of Memphis

UIC

Photo by: Courtney Metzger

Play continues for softball at Florida Gulf Coast Invitational

Feb 13, 2020 | Softball

The Tigers are scheduled to play five games this weekend

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Play resumes this weekend for the University of Memphis softball team as the Tigers travel to Fort Myers, Florida to compete in the Florida Gulf Coast Invitational. Five games are on the docket for Memphis.

Memphis is scheduled to play No. 24 Arkansas, Furman, Illinois-Chicago and host Florida Gulf Coast. Due to travel issues with the other teams, the complete tournament schedule will not be solidified until Thursday evening.

Game Details
Date: Feb. 14-16, 2020
Location: Fort Myers, Florida
Stadium: Softball Complex
Live Stats | Watch (FGCU game only)

Memphis Notes
The Tigers kicked off the 2020 season with a 3-2 overall record and an appearance in the 2020 Paradise Classic Championship game before falling to Iowa State by a score of 2-0. Memphis had several rookies make an immediate impact, including Chyanne Ellett in the circle and Brady Rowland and Meagan Chism behind the plate.

Ellett finished the weekend with a 2-1 record with 11.2 innings pitched. She struck out a team-leading nine hitters and earned her first win of the young season in Memphis' 6-4 victory against Iowa State in the season opener.

Chism and Rowland both posted batting averages over .400 for the weekend and combined for 10 hits and three doubles. The two freshmen split time behind the plate and Rowland worked her way in the lineup as a designated player when not catching for the Tigers.

Senior Sara Ann Davidson made the biggest splash in Hawai'i, recording a team-leading .455 batting average with three extra base hits, including Memphis' first home run of the 2020 season. Davidson drew three walks and scored five runs en route to earning her first American Athletic Conference Weekly Honor Roll nod.

Collectively, Memphis hit .310 while holding opponents to a .252 batting average. Memphis posted eight doubles, three triples and two home runs and finished with a .398 on-base percentage. The Tigers also stole 10 bases last weekend, led by Baylee Smith's perfect 5-for-5 effort.

Final Details
First pitch Friday morning against UIC is slated for 9 a.m. CT. For more information on the Memphis softball team, follow the Tigers on social media at @MemphisSoftball.