Saturday, April 21
Macomb, Ill.
2:00 PM
Omaha
at
Western Illinois
Emily Klosterman and the Omaha softball team embark on an eight-game road trip starting this Wednesday.
Photo by: Mark Kuhlmann
Omaha Visits Creighton, Western Illinois
Apr 17, 2018 | Softball
OMAHA, Neb. - The Omaha softball team visits Creighton this Wednesday, April 18, with first pitch set for 6 p.m. Ā Links to live stats and video will be available on OMavs.com.Ā
The Mavericks then resume Summit League play this weekend, visiting Western Illinois for a three-game series, April 21-22, in Macomb, Ill. First pitch for Saturday's doubleheader is at Noon, followed by 1 p.m. start on Sunday. Links to live stats will be available on OMavs.com.
The Starting Lineup
ā¢ Ā Ā Omaha opened the 2018 season with 31-straight road games, including trips to Arkansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Texas and Virginia.
ā¢ Ā Ā The Mavericks are 14-26 overall (2-6 Summit League) after dropping a midweek game last week at Missouri.
ā¢ Ā Ā Creighton leads the all-time series, 25-12, with the last meeting coming in 1995. Ā The two teams have not met since Omaha transitioned to Division I.
ā¢ Ā Ā Omaha leads the all-time series against Western Illinois, 9-4. Ā The Fighting Leathernecks swept a three-game series last year from the Mavericks.
ā¢ Ā Ā Kelly Pattison enters the week with a hit in 12 of Omaha's previous 13 games. Ā She also leads the team with eight multi-RBI games.
ā¢ Ā Ā Natalie Mostek has eight multi-hit games while Jessica Nelson has seven.
ā¢ Ā Ā Earlier this season, Emma Dargy reached base in 16-straight games.
ā¢ Ā Ā Pattison (.441) and Aubrey Hacke (.314) are the top two hitters for the Mavericks this season.
ā¢ Ā Ā Sydney Hampton leads Omaha with a 9-11 record in 24 appearances (13 starts) and a 3.60 ERA.
ā¢ Ā Ā Omaha leads The Summit League in stolen bases (41) and home attendance (945). Ā The Mavericks are second in times hit by a pitch (26). Ā They also are third in extra-base hits (74) and home runs (22).
ā¢ Ā Ā Eighteen players have seen playing time so far this season, with seniors Jessica Nelson and Crystal Pablo; juniors Taylor Conkling, Demi Dobbs, Savannah Fisher, Sarrah Mains and Faith Romero; and freshmen Aubrey Hacke, Sydney Hampton and Halley Jones all making their first career starts.
ā¢ Ā Ā UNO's will have a balanced roster in 2018, featuring 10 upperclassmen along with nine underclassmen.
ā¢ Ā Ā In the 2018 Summit League Preseason Coaches' Poll, the Mavericks were picked to finish fifth by the league's head coaches.
ā¢ Ā Ā Omaha returns six letterwinners in 2018, including four position players with starting experience and one starting pitcher.
ā¢ Ā Ā UNO's roster features 13 newcomers, including two seniors, five juniors and six freshmen.
ā¢ Ā Ā UNO hosts eight home games at Westside Field at Westbrook this season.
ā¢ Ā Ā During the fall 2017 semester, Omaha reported a 3.30 team grade point average (GPA). Ā Five Mavericks earned a spot on the Dean's List, including three student-athletes on the Chancellor's List.
ā¢ Ā Ā The Mavericks finished the 2017 season with a record of 15-30 (6-8 Summit League) and finished fifth in the league standings.
Scouting the Creighton Bluejays
Creighton enters the week with a 17-12 mark (4-2 Big East) before playing a doubleheader against UMKC on Tuesday afternoon.
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Sam Crowley leads the Bluejays with a .383 average with five home runs and 18 RBI. Ā Hope Moreno leads the Jays with 20 RBI.
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Creighton has used five pitchers this season with Kiele Miller leading the team with a 7-5 mark with two saves and 89 strikeouts. Ā Bryana Clark and Logan Black each have five wins.
Scouting the Western Illinois Fighting Leathernecks
The Fighting Leathernecks enter the week with a 13-22 overall record and lead the Summit League with a 6-0 mark. Ā WIU visits Iowa on Tuesday before hosting Omaha over the weekend.
Hailey Duwa leads WIU with a .369 average with nine doubles, three home runs and 24 RBI. Ā Jasmine Lara is hitting .324 while Ashley Minyard is batting .306.
The Fighting Leathernecks have used four pitchers this season with Emily Ira leading the team with a 6-7 record with a 3.59 ERA and 115 strikeouts. Ā Payton Abbott is 3-2 with 28 strikeouts and a 4.36 ERA.
On Deck
Omaha returns to action with a midweek tilt against Kansas on Wednesday, April 25. Ā First pitch is at for 4 p.m. at Arrocha Ballpark at Rock Chalk Park. Ā Links to live stats will be available on OMavs.com. Ā
The Mavericks then resume Summit League play this weekend, visiting Western Illinois for a three-game series, April 21-22, in Macomb, Ill. First pitch for Saturday's doubleheader is at Noon, followed by 1 p.m. start on Sunday. Links to live stats will be available on OMavs.com.
The Starting Lineup
ā¢ Ā Ā Omaha opened the 2018 season with 31-straight road games, including trips to Arkansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Texas and Virginia.
ā¢ Ā Ā The Mavericks are 14-26 overall (2-6 Summit League) after dropping a midweek game last week at Missouri.
ā¢ Ā Ā Creighton leads the all-time series, 25-12, with the last meeting coming in 1995. Ā The two teams have not met since Omaha transitioned to Division I.
ā¢ Ā Ā Omaha leads the all-time series against Western Illinois, 9-4. Ā The Fighting Leathernecks swept a three-game series last year from the Mavericks.
ā¢ Ā Ā Kelly Pattison enters the week with a hit in 12 of Omaha's previous 13 games. Ā She also leads the team with eight multi-RBI games.
ā¢ Ā Ā Natalie Mostek has eight multi-hit games while Jessica Nelson has seven.
ā¢ Ā Ā Earlier this season, Emma Dargy reached base in 16-straight games.
ā¢ Ā Ā Pattison (.441) and Aubrey Hacke (.314) are the top two hitters for the Mavericks this season.
ā¢ Ā Ā Sydney Hampton leads Omaha with a 9-11 record in 24 appearances (13 starts) and a 3.60 ERA.
ā¢ Ā Ā Omaha leads The Summit League in stolen bases (41) and home attendance (945). Ā The Mavericks are second in times hit by a pitch (26). Ā They also are third in extra-base hits (74) and home runs (22).
ā¢ Ā Ā Eighteen players have seen playing time so far this season, with seniors Jessica Nelson and Crystal Pablo; juniors Taylor Conkling, Demi Dobbs, Savannah Fisher, Sarrah Mains and Faith Romero; and freshmen Aubrey Hacke, Sydney Hampton and Halley Jones all making their first career starts.
ā¢ Ā Ā UNO's will have a balanced roster in 2018, featuring 10 upperclassmen along with nine underclassmen.
ā¢ Ā Ā In the 2018 Summit League Preseason Coaches' Poll, the Mavericks were picked to finish fifth by the league's head coaches.
ā¢ Ā Ā Omaha returns six letterwinners in 2018, including four position players with starting experience and one starting pitcher.
ā¢ Ā Ā UNO's roster features 13 newcomers, including two seniors, five juniors and six freshmen.
ā¢ Ā Ā UNO hosts eight home games at Westside Field at Westbrook this season.
ā¢ Ā Ā During the fall 2017 semester, Omaha reported a 3.30 team grade point average (GPA). Ā Five Mavericks earned a spot on the Dean's List, including three student-athletes on the Chancellor's List.
ā¢ Ā Ā The Mavericks finished the 2017 season with a record of 15-30 (6-8 Summit League) and finished fifth in the league standings.
Scouting the Creighton Bluejays
Creighton enters the week with a 17-12 mark (4-2 Big East) before playing a doubleheader against UMKC on Tuesday afternoon.
Ā Ā Ā
Sam Crowley leads the Bluejays with a .383 average with five home runs and 18 RBI. Ā Hope Moreno leads the Jays with 20 RBI.
Ā Ā Ā
Creighton has used five pitchers this season with Kiele Miller leading the team with a 7-5 mark with two saves and 89 strikeouts. Ā Bryana Clark and Logan Black each have five wins.
Scouting the Western Illinois Fighting Leathernecks
The Fighting Leathernecks enter the week with a 13-22 overall record and lead the Summit League with a 6-0 mark. Ā WIU visits Iowa on Tuesday before hosting Omaha over the weekend.
Hailey Duwa leads WIU with a .369 average with nine doubles, three home runs and 24 RBI. Ā Jasmine Lara is hitting .324 while Ashley Minyard is batting .306.
The Fighting Leathernecks have used four pitchers this season with Emily Ira leading the team with a 6-7 record with a 3.59 ERA and 115 strikeouts. Ā Payton Abbott is 3-2 with 28 strikeouts and a 4.36 ERA.
On Deck
Omaha returns to action with a midweek tilt against Kansas on Wednesday, April 25. Ā First pitch is at for 4 p.m. at Arrocha Ballpark at Rock Chalk Park. Ā Links to live stats will be available on OMavs.com. Ā
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