Belmont (9-7) vs Austin Peay (13-11)
Saturday, March 19 | 1 PM
Saturday, March 19 | 3 PM
Sunday, March 20 | 1 PM
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Belmont University Softball kicks off conference play in Clarksville, Tenn. against the Governors.
The Bruins will compete in a double header on Saturday at 1:00 PM CT and 3:00 PM CT followed by a single game on Sunday at 1:00 PM CT. Both games played at 1:00 PM will be streamed on ESPN+.
At a Glance:
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Belmont Softball improved their record, 9-7 this weekend recording three wins against The University of North Alabama, Akron, and Bradley
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The Bruins faced UNA first in the Bruin Classic claiming their second shutout of the season, 5-0
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Alicia Veltri roped her third home run of the season against the Lions
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Belmont faced Akron in their second matchup of the Bruin Classic defeating the Zips, 13-5
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The Bruins scored nine of their 13 runs in the first inning
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Ellison Ollinger finished out the game with a walkoff two RBI home run
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Facing Bradley the Bruins were down 2-0 going into the fifth
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Ollinger started the Bruins off with her second homer of the day
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The Bruins were able to score an additional four runs in the fifth to secure and hold the Braves to a 5-2 score
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Pitcher Emma Summers threw two complete games in the circle against UNA and Bradley for the Bruins earning two more wins to her name
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Summers was named Ohio Valley Conference Pitcher of the week on March 14 for her stellar dominant performances
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Summers ranks first in the OVC for her strikeout to walk ratio and 25th nationally
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As a team the Bruins claim a .302 batting average, .309 on base percentage, .416 slugging percentage, 86 runs, seven home runs, in 16 games.
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The Bruins rank first in the OVC and 15th nationally in stolen bases per game
About Austin Peay
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The Governors are 13-11 on the season
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In their most recent matchups at the Jacksonville State Invitational the Governors went 1-3
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In their mid week matchup against Middle Tennessee the Governors lost 2-4
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The Governors were also at the Florida Gulf Coast Invitational to start the season
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Austin Peay defeated FGCU in both contests which the Bruins were unable to do but also lost to Memphis once and Boston College who the Bruins defeated
Series History
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The Governors are on a 9-1 win streak against the Bruins in the last ten matchups
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Overall the Governors lead 16-10-2 over the Bruins
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In their last meeting the Governors defeated the Bruins 8-0
Belmont Softball is excited to kick off conference play against Tennessee native Austin Peay State University.
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