Box Score NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Belmont University Softball returns home for the first time this season to host their home opening tournament, the Bruin Classic. The Bruins have been on the road the past three weekends facing fierce competition. The Bruin Classic will test the Bruins once more before they head into conference play next weekend.
Due to impending inclement weather the Bruins will face the University of North Alabama on Friday, and both The University of Akron, and Bradley University on Sunday.
At a Glance:
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Belmont Softball currently posts a 6-7 record on the season
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This season the Bruins have claimed victory over The University of Memphis (8-4), Boston College (3-2) (9-3), Longwood University (4-2), and The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (13-0) (12-1)
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In the Ohio Valley Conference the Bruins rank first in bases stolen per game at 26 total
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Baie Ensio leads the Bruins in stolen bases (7) ranking 55 nationally, closely followed by Cheyenne Cavanaugh (6)
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The Bruins rank second in the OVC for on base percentage (.393)
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Ellison Ollinger has tallied a (.517) on base percentage landing her third in the conference
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The Bruins have secured 63 runs with 42 RBI and 100 hits in their 13 appearances
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Head Coach Laura Matthews needs a single win this weekend to reach the 200 career win milestone
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Belmont will face UNA for the first time in program history as the first matchup of the Bruin Classic
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Belmont has not faced Bradley since 2015
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Bradley holds the all-time record at 4-0
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The Bruins lead the all time record against the Zips 2-0
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In their last meeting Belmont defeated Akron 10-2 in 2019
This Weekend's Schedule
Friday, March 11 12:00 Belmont vs UNA
Sunday, March 13 12:45 Belmont vs Akron
Sunday, March 13 3:00 Belmont vs Bradley
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