The Game: Averett University (3-5, 0-0 ODAC) vs. Methodist University (7-5, 0-0 USA South)
Date & Times: Thursday, March 9, 2 p.m. doubleheader (Fayetteville, N.C.)
Links:    Live Stats   |    Video Broadcast
The Series: Since 1991, Averett is 29-48 all-time against Methodist. The Cougars had won 16 in a row against the Monarchs before Methodist took both meetings last season.
Averett at a Glance: The Averett University softball team went 1-3 at the Grand Slam Triangle Classic over the weekend, with the Cougars falling to Denison University 4-3 and Meredith College 12-0 ... Averett is in its first season under new head coach Carol Oberhelman ... The Cougars were picked seventh in the ODAC preseason coaches poll this spring as they change conferences. Last year, Averett went 18-14 with a 9-9 mark in the USA South ... Learn more about this year's softball team by watching the 2023 Averett softball season preview video.
Methodist at a Glance: Methodist was picked fourth in the USA South preseason poll ... The Monarchs played two games at the Grand Slam Triangle Softball Classic, beating No. 25 Piedmont University 2-1 and falling to Kean University 1-0 on Saturday.