The Doubleheader: Averett University (8-3, 0-0 USA South) vs. University of Lynchburg (6-0, 0-0 ODAC)
Date & Time: Saturday, March 9, at 10:30 a.m. (Emory, Va.)
Links:
Live Stats (Game 1) /Â
Live Stats (Game 2)
The Series: Since 1994, Averett leads the series 8-6, including a 3-2 season-opening win on Feb. 15.
Averett at a Glance: Averett split a doubleheader at the University of Lynchburg on Thursday. The Cougars lost 6-5 in 8 innings against the Hornets, who were receiving the most votes among teams receiving votes outside of the NFCA Top 25. Averett followed with a 4-2 win in Game 2. The Cougars have earned recognition several times this season, including taking three USA South weekly awards on Monday. Junior
Kaitlyn Aherron was named the USA South Player of the Week, freshman
Anna Coleman was named the Rookie of the Week and freshman
Hannah Thompson was selected as the Rookie pitcher of the Week for the third consecutive week.Â
Emory & Henry at a Glance: The Wasps ended a three-game skit by beating Frostburg State University 11-1 in six innings last Saturday at the Mountain Mash in Salem, Virginia