BEAUMONT, Texas - Lamar University (18-17, 6-6 SLC) resumes Southland Conference play this weekend as it heads south to Texas A&M-Corpus Christi (9-23, 3-9 SLC) for a three-game series. Friday's doubleheader starts at noon while Saturday's finale is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. All three games will be streamed on ESPN+.
 
Previously
The Cardinals built a 3-0 first-inning lead against Houston but were unable to hold on as the Cougars rallied back for a 4-3 victory Tuesday at the LU Softball Complex. Cala Wilson (RBI) and Raigan Brannon each had two hits, including a double while Trinity Brandon and Sicily Windham drove in a run. Reagan Smith was tagged with the loss allowing one run on six hits in 4.1 innings of relief.
 
LU Spotlight - Raigan Brannon
Over her last five games, Brannon has batted .667 (8-of-12), which has included four doubles and three RBIs. During this stretch she has raised batting average from .148 on March 15th to .308.
 
Stealing Bases at a Consistent Clip
Although the Cardinals are seventh in the conference with 29 stolen bases, they have the highest stolen base percentage at 93.5% (29-of-31). Gracee Hess leads the team with eight steals in nine attempts while Jayne Sepulveda is a perfect 7-of-7.
 
OPPONENT INFO: Texas A&M-Corpus Christi
Time: Friday @ 12/2 p.m; Saturday @ 2 p.m.
Series Record: LU leads 16-11
Last Meeting: LU, 2-1 (4/13/24)
 
Last Time vs. the Islanders
The Cardinals took two-out-of-three against the Islanders last season at the LU Softball Complex. Veronica Harrison drove in two runs on two hits in a 5-1 victory to split the doubleheader. Sepulveda drew a bases-loaded walk to hand the Cardinals a walk-off 2-1 victory in the finale to claim the series.
 
About the Islanders
Corpus Christi was swept by Southeastern Louisiana over the weekend to fall to 3-9 in conference play. Hitting a conference worst .231, the Islanders are led by Karisa Lopez, who is batting .269 and has a team-high seven stolen bases. Paolina Baez is the only Islander with 20 RBIs and has six doubles, a triple, and three homers, which ties the team lead along with Crystal Davila, who has a team-high 21 hits. Kendra Winfrey (4.05 ERA, 24 K's) and Malia Williams (6.33 ERA, 32 K's) each have four wins and combined for 56 strikeouts.

Up Next
The Cardinals host Southeastern Louisiana for a midweek series beginning Tuesday, which sees a doubleheader starting at 3 p.m. Wednesday's finale will open at 2 p.m.
 

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