The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Wednesday, April 23
Carrollton, Ga.
3:00 PM
UAB
at
University of West Georgia
Softball Preview: West Georgia
4/22/2025 3:35:00 PM | Softball
CARROLLTON, GA – The UAB Softball team (20-26) heads to Carrollton, Georgia to face West Georgia (12-31) in their first season of Division I athletics.
LAST TIME OUT
UAB was swept for the second time all season at the hands of North Texas last weekend. North Texas is currently in third in the AAC standings. West Georgia beat Queens (NC) two out of three games to win their first ever conference series in the ASUN.
IN BETWEEN THE LINES
UAB are currently in seventh place, two games behind East Carolina who is in sixth. The Blazers have moved up to 132nd in the NCAA RPI rankings, starting the season at 178th.
West Georgia entered its first season as members of Division I Softball this spring. They are currently 12-31 on the season winning three out of their last five games. Common opponents between UAB and UWG only include Troy, where The Wolves lost both games. UAB beat Troy 9-8 in a high scoring affair a few weeks ago.
MILESTONES
Hannah Miles got her 100th career hit at North Texas this weekend. Lindsey Smith moved into second all-time in UAB history for career doubles (40). Bella Wiggins is one triple away from having the most triples all time in a career at UAB with 14.
BROADCAST SCHEDULE
The game will be streamed on here at 3:00 and 5:30 p.m. central time, while live statistics can be found here.
QUICK NOTES
This is the first time that UAB and West Georgia have ever played each other.
FOLLOW THE BLAZERS
To keep up with UAB Softball, follow @UAB_SB on Instagram and Twitter.
Your support drives UAB forward
Your generosity ensures that Blazer Student Athletes not only compete at the highest level but also thrive academically, with access to the resources and opportunities that help them achieve their goals. We invite you to renew your annual Blazer Boosters membership today and for more information on ways to show your generosity to UAB through the Blazer Scholarship Fund, capital initiatives, and sport specific giving go to blazerboosters.com or call us at (205) 996-9969.
LAST TIME OUT
UAB was swept for the second time all season at the hands of North Texas last weekend. North Texas is currently in third in the AAC standings. West Georgia beat Queens (NC) two out of three games to win their first ever conference series in the ASUN.
IN BETWEEN THE LINES
UAB are currently in seventh place, two games behind East Carolina who is in sixth. The Blazers have moved up to 132nd in the NCAA RPI rankings, starting the season at 178th.
West Georgia entered its first season as members of Division I Softball this spring. They are currently 12-31 on the season winning three out of their last five games. Common opponents between UAB and UWG only include Troy, where The Wolves lost both games. UAB beat Troy 9-8 in a high scoring affair a few weeks ago.
MILESTONES
Hannah Miles got her 100th career hit at North Texas this weekend. Lindsey Smith moved into second all-time in UAB history for career doubles (40). Bella Wiggins is one triple away from having the most triples all time in a career at UAB with 14.
BROADCAST SCHEDULE
The game will be streamed on here at 3:00 and 5:30 p.m. central time, while live statistics can be found here.
QUICK NOTES
- Bella Wiggins is ranked 71st in the nation and fourth in the conference in hits (58).
- Wiggins is ranked 62nd in the nation and three in the conference in toughest to strikeout (21.7%).
- Hope Tucker is ranked 28th in the nation and two in the conference in sacrifice bunts per game (.24).
- Hannah Miles is ranked 21st in the nation and first in the conference in triples (5).
- UAB ranks 9th in the nation and second in the conference in sacrifice bunts (44).
- UAB ranks 19th in the country and first in the conference in triples (15).
- UAB ranks 63rd in the nation and second in the conference in fielding % (.969).
This is the first time that UAB and West Georgia have ever played each other.
FOLLOW THE BLAZERS
To keep up with UAB Softball, follow @UAB_SB on Instagram and Twitter.
Your support drives UAB forward
Your generosity ensures that Blazer Student Athletes not only compete at the highest level but also thrive academically, with access to the resources and opportunities that help them achieve their goals. We invite you to renew your annual Blazer Boosters membership today and for more information on ways to show your generosity to UAB through the Blazer Scholarship Fund, capital initiatives, and sport specific giving go to blazerboosters.com or call us at (205) 996-9969.
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