The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Friday, April 22
Ruston, LA
6:00 PM
UAB
at
Louisiana Tech
Photo by: Ken Shepherd
UAB Softball Travels to Ruston to Face LA Tech
4/21/2022 3:08:00 PM | Softball
BIRMINGHAM- The UAB softball team will take on Louisiana Tech in three games this weekend. Game one in Ruston is set for a 6:00 p.m. first pitch on Friday.
"We've had a great week of preparation," said head Coach Joe Guthrie. "We look forward to this championship opportunity."
Only one half-game separates UAB and LA Tech in the current C-USA standings.
UAB LATELY
The Blazers (21-18, 9-5) are looking to regain their momentum after dropping a doubleheader to UTSA last weekend. Faith Hegh leads the team in batting average (.317) and total hits (39). Tyler Armistead leads the team with 27 runs scored and six stolen bases, and Sierra Frazier has the team lead in homeruns (5). Four Blazers have 30+ hits on the season. Sarah Cespedes (9-4) has started 18 games on the year, and has collected 59 strikeouts.
SCOUTING LA TECH
The Bulldogs (29-17, 9-6) are looking to keep climbing in the C-USA rankings, after going 2-1 in a series versus North Texas before dropping a midweek game against Ole Miss. Sierra Sacco has a team leading .424 average, and Madie Green has eight home runs on the season. Sacco leads C-USA in total hits (64). Infielder Amanda Gonzalez leads Conference USA in assists with 127. Audrey Pickett (19-5) leads LA Tech with 92 strikeouts, and a 2.34 ERA.
Softball season tickets are available by purchasing the 2021-22 Gold Card for $65 here. The 2021-22 Gold Card will get you access to all home events for Women's Soccer, Men's Soccer, Volleyball, Women's Basketball, Softball, and Baseball (Regions Field & Young Memorial). This card is not valid for Conference USA or NCAA Championship events.
UAB Softball single-game tickets are also on sale and can be purchased by clicking here or calling the UAB Athletics Ticket Office at (205) 975-UAB1.
For more information on the UAB softball team, follow @UAB_SB on Twitter and Instagram.
"We've had a great week of preparation," said head Coach Joe Guthrie. "We look forward to this championship opportunity."
Only one half-game separates UAB and LA Tech in the current C-USA standings.
UAB LATELY
The Blazers (21-18, 9-5) are looking to regain their momentum after dropping a doubleheader to UTSA last weekend. Faith Hegh leads the team in batting average (.317) and total hits (39). Tyler Armistead leads the team with 27 runs scored and six stolen bases, and Sierra Frazier has the team lead in homeruns (5). Four Blazers have 30+ hits on the season. Sarah Cespedes (9-4) has started 18 games on the year, and has collected 59 strikeouts.
SCOUTING LA TECH
The Bulldogs (29-17, 9-6) are looking to keep climbing in the C-USA rankings, after going 2-1 in a series versus North Texas before dropping a midweek game against Ole Miss. Sierra Sacco has a team leading .424 average, and Madie Green has eight home runs on the season. Sacco leads C-USA in total hits (64). Infielder Amanda Gonzalez leads Conference USA in assists with 127. Audrey Pickett (19-5) leads LA Tech with 92 strikeouts, and a 2.34 ERA.
Softball season tickets are available by purchasing the 2021-22 Gold Card for $65 here. The 2021-22 Gold Card will get you access to all home events for Women's Soccer, Men's Soccer, Volleyball, Women's Basketball, Softball, and Baseball (Regions Field & Young Memorial). This card is not valid for Conference USA or NCAA Championship events.
UAB Softball single-game tickets are also on sale and can be purchased by clicking here or calling the UAB Athletics Ticket Office at (205) 975-UAB1.
For more information on the UAB softball team, follow @UAB_SB on Twitter and Instagram.
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