The Tarleton State Texans softball team (24-17, 3-3 WAC) is set to face North Texas Mean Green (22-17, 11-4 The American) on Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Tarleton State Softball Complex. This is the eighth matchup between the teams, with the Texans holding a 2-5 record against the Mean Green. The first fans will receive Tarleton purple shirts, emphasizing the rivalry theme of purple versus green.

By the Numbers
  • Tarleton has a batting average of .316 compared to North Texas's .313.
  • Tarlton鈥檚 Shelby Schultz has recorded 72 strikeouts this season.
State of Play
  • The Texans are coming off back-to-back shutouts, earning Shelby Schultz WAC Pitcher of the Week honors.
  • Jaelynn Duke tied the D1 Era single-game RBI record with 7 RBIs against ACU last week.
What's Next

The Texans will host Southern Utah for their next home conference series, with games scheduled for Friday and Saturday. The upcoming matchups will further impact their WAC standings and momentum for the remainder of the season.

Bottom Line

As the Texans prepare to battle North Texas, recent performances highlight their offensive strengths and promising pitching. Capitalizing on the home-field advantage could be crucial as they aim to improve their record against the Mean Green and solidify their position in the WAC.