Friday, February 8
Conroe, Texas
9:00 AM
Omaha
vs
Wisconsin
Senior Natalie Mostek and the Omaha softball team opens to season this weekend at the Lone Star Collegiate Classic.
Photo by: Mark Kuhlmann
Omaha Begins 2019 Season at Lone Star Collegiate Classic
Feb 7, 2019 | Softball
OMAHA, Neb. -Ā The Omaha softball team opens its 2019 season at the Lone Star College Classic in Houston, Texas, this weekend. Ā The Mavericks open the season on Friday, Feb. 8, against Wisconsin at 9 a.m. followed by a 2 p.m. game with Texas Tech. Ā Saturday starts with a game against Lamar at 9 a.m. and a second game with the Badgers at 4:30 p.m. Ā UNO will wrap up its first tournament of the season on Sunday at 9 a.m. against Nebraska.
Leading Off
ā¢ The 2019 Omaha softball campaign marks the 50th season overall.
ā¢ Omaha finished the 2018 season 21-30 overall and 5-9 in the Summit League.
ā¢ Amanda Eberhart enters her first season at the helm of the Omaha softball program.
ā¢ Junior Emma Dargy is the Mavericks' returning top hitter. Ā Last season, Dargy hit .273 with seven home runs and 19 RBI.
ā¢ Senior Natalie Mostek appeared in 50 games last season with seven homers, eight doubles, nine stolen bases and 21 RBI.
ā¢ Sophomore Sydney Hampton returns to the circle this spring after posting an 11-13 record in 28 appearances in 2018.
ā¢ The Mavericks were picked fifth in the Preseason Summit League Coaches Poll.
ā¢ Mostek and Hampton were recognized as players to watch in the Summit League.
ā¢ The roster is comprised of 12 returning letterwinners, including seven upperclassmen, and 10 newcomers.
Scouting the Lamar Cardinals
Lamar finished the 2018 season 28-28, but this year begins a new era under head coach Amy Hooks. Lamar is led by its five seniors: Kelly Meeuwsen, Savana Guidry, Maddy Myers, Julia Voluntad and Taylor Davis.
Scouting the Texas Tech Red Raiders
Texas Tech finished 31-28 last season and played in the National Invitational Softball Championship Tournament, finishing with a 2-2 record at the regional. Ā The 2018 season marked Texas Tech's first winning season under fifth-year head coach Adrian Gregory. Texas Tech returns 12 members from last year's squad and welcomes nine newcomers.
Scouting the Wisconsin Badgers
Wisconsin finished 29-23 last season and made its second-straight NCAA tournament appearance, finishing with a 1-2 record at the regional. Ā The Badgers enter the new season receiving votes in the ESPN.com/USA Softball poll. Ā Head coach Yvette Healy is in her ninth season in Madison. Ā Wisconsin returns eight starters and 13 letterwinners.
Up Next
Omaha returns to the diamond next weekend at the Red & Black Showcase in Athens, Ga. Ā The Mavericks open the tournament against Buffalo before facing tournament host Georgia on Friday, Feb. 15. Ā On Saturday, UNO faces Winthrop and Georgia. Ā The tournament concludes on Sunday against Buffalo.Ā
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Leading Off
ā¢ The 2019 Omaha softball campaign marks the 50th season overall.
ā¢ Omaha finished the 2018 season 21-30 overall and 5-9 in the Summit League.
ā¢ Amanda Eberhart enters her first season at the helm of the Omaha softball program.
ā¢ Junior Emma Dargy is the Mavericks' returning top hitter. Ā Last season, Dargy hit .273 with seven home runs and 19 RBI.
ā¢ Senior Natalie Mostek appeared in 50 games last season with seven homers, eight doubles, nine stolen bases and 21 RBI.
ā¢ Sophomore Sydney Hampton returns to the circle this spring after posting an 11-13 record in 28 appearances in 2018.
ā¢ The Mavericks were picked fifth in the Preseason Summit League Coaches Poll.
ā¢ Mostek and Hampton were recognized as players to watch in the Summit League.
ā¢ The roster is comprised of 12 returning letterwinners, including seven upperclassmen, and 10 newcomers.
Scouting the Lamar Cardinals
Lamar finished the 2018 season 28-28, but this year begins a new era under head coach Amy Hooks. Lamar is led by its five seniors: Kelly Meeuwsen, Savana Guidry, Maddy Myers, Julia Voluntad and Taylor Davis.
Scouting the Texas Tech Red Raiders
Texas Tech finished 31-28 last season and played in the National Invitational Softball Championship Tournament, finishing with a 2-2 record at the regional. Ā The 2018 season marked Texas Tech's first winning season under fifth-year head coach Adrian Gregory. Texas Tech returns 12 members from last year's squad and welcomes nine newcomers.
Scouting the Wisconsin Badgers
Wisconsin finished 29-23 last season and made its second-straight NCAA tournament appearance, finishing with a 1-2 record at the regional. Ā The Badgers enter the new season receiving votes in the ESPN.com/USA Softball poll. Ā Head coach Yvette Healy is in her ninth season in Madison. Ā Wisconsin returns eight starters and 13 letterwinners.
Up Next
Omaha returns to the diamond next weekend at the Red & Black Showcase in Athens, Ga. Ā The Mavericks open the tournament against Buffalo before facing tournament host Georgia on Friday, Feb. 15. Ā On Saturday, UNO faces Winthrop and Georgia. Ā The tournament concludes on Sunday against Buffalo.Ā
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