CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Austin Peay State University's softball team will open its first trip to the ASUN Conference Championship Tournament, 2 p.m., Tuesday, at Patricia Wilson Field, in DeLand, Florida, versus tournament host Stetson.
The Govs (26-22, 12-12 ASUN) enters the tournament as the #7 overall seed, out of the eight-team field, while Stetson (28-27, 12-12 ASUN) enters the tournament as the #6 seed.
Offensively, the Govs are led by Lexi Osowski-Anderson (.329, 8 HR, 31 RBI) and Kylie Campbell (.313, 5 3B, 19 RBI).
In the circle, Jordan Benefiel (17-11, 2.62 ERA, 185 K's) has been the workhorse of the Govs pitching staff, having already worked 176.2 innings this spring, while Samantha Miener (5-7, 1 save, 4.76 ERA, 26 K's), Ashley Martin (3-1, 1 save, 4.88 ERA, 35 K's) and Emberly Nichols (1-2, 6.04 ERA, 7 K's) have also recorded wins for Austin Peay this spring.
The Hatters are led offensively by Brianna Clary (.344, 0 HR, 13 RBI), while Lauren Hobbs (15-10, 2.23 ERA, 105 K's) tops the Stetson pitching staff.
Between the linesÂ
- This is the fifth straight (non-COVID shortened) where the Govs have earned a spot in their respective conference's championship tournament field.
- Austin Peay is 1-1 all-time versus Stetson.
- Macee Roberts enters the tournament riding a personal season-long, seven-game hit streak.
Up Next
A win will move the Govs into Wednesday's, 3 p.m., quarterfinal round, where they will face the tournament's #3 seed, Jacksonville State, while a loss ends their 2023 season.
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For up-to-date news and information on Austin Peay softball, go to LetsGoPeay.com or follow along on Twitter and Instagram (@GovsSB), or on Facebook. Live stats will be available during all home games at PeayStats.com. In addition, all Austin Peay home games will be broadcast on ESPN+ this season, visit the softball schedule at LetsGoPeay.com for a complete broadcast schedule.
