South Alabama's softball team (23-15, 7-2 SBC) faces Texas State (22-15, 4-5 SBC) in a three-game series starting April 2 at Jaguar Field. After a notable sweep against James Madison, South Alabama aims to leverage their strong pitching staff, led by Sun Belt Pitcher of the Week, Ryley Harrison. The Jaguars enter the series seeking to break Texas State's four-game winning streak in their all-time series where they currently trail 11-25 overall.

By the Numbers
  • South Alabama leads the Sun Belt Conference with 9 shutouts, tied for 15th nationally.
  • Ryley Harrison has a 2.22 ERA, ranking second in the SBC.
Yes, But

Despite South Alabama's recent success, Texas State has historically dominated the matchup with a current streak of four consecutive victories, which can complicate the Jaguars' efforts to gain momentum in the series.

State of Play
  • South Alabama has swept its last conference series, marking their first road sweep since 2024.
  • Olivia Branstetter is on a hitting streak, reaching base safely in her last eight plate appearances.
What's Next

Following the Texas State series, South Alabama's softball team will look to maintain their form as they prepare for additional conference matchups, potentially impacting their standings in the Sun Belt Conference.

Bottom Line

South Alabama must capitalize on their strong pitching and hitting trends to overcome Texas State's historical edge and build a stronger conference record.