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Saturday, February 15
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Tigers Prepare for First Road Contests at Northwestern State Classic
Feb 14, 2025 | Softball
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – After a successful weekend at home in the 901 Classic, Memphis softball is set to go on the road to compete in the Northwestern State Classic.
The Tigers will play four games in total, with two against Northwestern State and two against Jacksonville State. Memphis' matchup with Northwestern State on Sunday will be broadcast on ESPN+.
Memphis will play back-to-back games on Saturday, beginning with a noon start against Jacksonville State, followed by a 2:30 p.m. with the host Lady Demons. On Sunday, the Tigers have a 9 a.m. first pitch against Jacksonville State, but will have time to rest before playing the closing game of the tournament against Northwestern State at 2 p.m.
The Northwestern State Classic schedule, results, live stats and broadcast links (if applicable) can be found here.
SCOUTING THE TIGERS
Memphis has caught fire early in the season, sweeping the competition during the 901 Classic and finding itself with a 5-0 record on the young season.
At the plate, the Tigers have seen production from a variety of sources. Outfielder Neely Taylor currently leads the team in batting average (.643), doubles (3) and is tied for the lead in hits (9). Zoe Adebayo has shown power in the box, currently leading Memphis in slugging percentage (1.231), OPS (1.856), home runs (2), RBIs (11) and is tied for the team-lead in triples (1).
Kennedy Semien, Taniyah Brown and McKaylee Polk have also stepped up to product for the Tigers offense. The trio has combined for 24 hits, six extra-base hits, 16 runs scored and 14 RBIs. Of the qualifying players (2 plate appearances per game and 75% of games played), eight Tigers currently hold a batting average of at least .300.
The Tigers have had a strong, balanced approach in the circle, led by Taniyah Brown and Rylee Dugar. Brown and Dugar are both 2-0 on the season and have at least 10 innings pitched. Dugar currently leads the staff in ERA (0.70) and strikeouts (9), while Brown leads Memphis in complete games (2), innings pitched (14.2) and appearances (3).
Taniyah Brown was also named an honorable mention in the American Athletic Conference's weekly honors after her performances in the 901 Classic.
SCOUTING THE NORTHWESTERN STATE CLASSIC
The host Lady Demons come into the weekend with a 0-5 record, having gone winless in the South Alabama Invitational. Offensively, Northwestern State is led by Sophia Livers, who leads the team in batting average (.357), hits (5), runs (3) and is tied for the team lead in doubles (1) among qualifying players. In the circle, Brooklyn Stohler has led the Lady Demons, throwing two complete games with six strikeouts over 16.2 innings pitched.
The Gamecocks enter the Northwestern State Classic with a 3-2 record, having most recently defeated Jacksonville in the final game of the River City Leadoff, 7-1. The Gamecocks have a balanced offensive attack. Outfielder Emma Elrod has the team lead in home runs (2), triples (1), hits (6) and runs (5). Morgan Nowakowski has also been a contributor, collecting five hits and carrying a .333 batting average. In the circle, Jacksonville State has used four pitchers, with Kat Carter having the most success. Carter has only allowed one earned run over 14 innings with eight strikeouts.
THE SERIES WITH…
The Tigers are 2-4 all-time against the Lady Demons. Northwestern State has won the previous two games, both taking place during the 2023 season. Most recently, Memphis fell by a score of 15-5 in five innings to the Lady Demons.
The series between Memphis and Jacksonville State is currently knotted at one win apiece. The Tigers won the first matchup in 2009 by a score of 5-1 against a Jacksonville State squad that ended up reaching the NCAA Tuscaloosa Super Regional. The Gamecocks won the most recent contest by a score of 10-5 in 2012 during the South Alabama Mardi Gras Invitational.
HOW TO FOLLOW THE TIGERS
For complete information on Memphis Tigers Softball, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
The Tigers will play four games in total, with two against Northwestern State and two against Jacksonville State. Memphis' matchup with Northwestern State on Sunday will be broadcast on ESPN+.
Memphis will play back-to-back games on Saturday, beginning with a noon start against Jacksonville State, followed by a 2:30 p.m. with the host Lady Demons. On Sunday, the Tigers have a 9 a.m. first pitch against Jacksonville State, but will have time to rest before playing the closing game of the tournament against Northwestern State at 2 p.m.
The Northwestern State Classic schedule, results, live stats and broadcast links (if applicable) can be found here.
SCOUTING THE TIGERS
Memphis has caught fire early in the season, sweeping the competition during the 901 Classic and finding itself with a 5-0 record on the young season.
At the plate, the Tigers have seen production from a variety of sources. Outfielder Neely Taylor currently leads the team in batting average (.643), doubles (3) and is tied for the lead in hits (9). Zoe Adebayo has shown power in the box, currently leading Memphis in slugging percentage (1.231), OPS (1.856), home runs (2), RBIs (11) and is tied for the team-lead in triples (1).
Kennedy Semien, Taniyah Brown and McKaylee Polk have also stepped up to product for the Tigers offense. The trio has combined for 24 hits, six extra-base hits, 16 runs scored and 14 RBIs. Of the qualifying players (2 plate appearances per game and 75% of games played), eight Tigers currently hold a batting average of at least .300.
The Tigers have had a strong, balanced approach in the circle, led by Taniyah Brown and Rylee Dugar. Brown and Dugar are both 2-0 on the season and have at least 10 innings pitched. Dugar currently leads the staff in ERA (0.70) and strikeouts (9), while Brown leads Memphis in complete games (2), innings pitched (14.2) and appearances (3).
Taniyah Brown was also named an honorable mention in the American Athletic Conference's weekly honors after her performances in the 901 Classic.
SCOUTING THE NORTHWESTERN STATE CLASSIC
The host Lady Demons come into the weekend with a 0-5 record, having gone winless in the South Alabama Invitational. Offensively, Northwestern State is led by Sophia Livers, who leads the team in batting average (.357), hits (5), runs (3) and is tied for the team lead in doubles (1) among qualifying players. In the circle, Brooklyn Stohler has led the Lady Demons, throwing two complete games with six strikeouts over 16.2 innings pitched.
The Gamecocks enter the Northwestern State Classic with a 3-2 record, having most recently defeated Jacksonville in the final game of the River City Leadoff, 7-1. The Gamecocks have a balanced offensive attack. Outfielder Emma Elrod has the team lead in home runs (2), triples (1), hits (6) and runs (5). Morgan Nowakowski has also been a contributor, collecting five hits and carrying a .333 batting average. In the circle, Jacksonville State has used four pitchers, with Kat Carter having the most success. Carter has only allowed one earned run over 14 innings with eight strikeouts.
THE SERIES WITH…
The Tigers are 2-4 all-time against the Lady Demons. Northwestern State has won the previous two games, both taking place during the 2023 season. Most recently, Memphis fell by a score of 15-5 in five innings to the Lady Demons.
The series between Memphis and Jacksonville State is currently knotted at one win apiece. The Tigers won the first matchup in 2009 by a score of 5-1 against a Jacksonville State squad that ended up reaching the NCAA Tuscaloosa Super Regional. The Gamecocks won the most recent contest by a score of 10-5 in 2012 during the South Alabama Mardi Gras Invitational.
HOW TO FOLLOW THE TIGERS
For complete information on Memphis Tigers Softball, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
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