Eastern New Mexico softball gears up for a busy week, battling No. 12 Oklahoma Christian in a doubleheader on April 9, followed by another doubleheader against Cameron University on April 12. The Greyhounds enter this stretch with a 15-18 overall record and an 11-15 conference mark, having split two games against Texas Woman's and been swept by UT Tyler. Key players include Christina Meneses, leading the team with a .427 batting average, and Marissa Rodriguez, who shines as a pitcher with a 7-1 record and a 4.13 ERA. Oklahoma Christian boasts a strong 31-8 overall record after sweeping Midwestern State, while Cameron stands at 21-20 after a recent sweep of Lubbock Christian.

By the Numbers
  • Eastern New Mexico records a .283 team batting average and has scored 184 runs this season.
  • Oklahoma Christian holds a .317 team batting average and 31 wins this season.
State of Play
  • Eastern New Mexico鈥檚 current record is 15-18 overall and 11-15 in the conference.
  • Oklahoma Christian is riding a four-game winning streak after sweeping Midwestern State.
What's Next

The Greyhounds will seek to improve their conference standings with upcoming matchups against two strong opponents, Oklahoma Christian and Cameron. Success could enhance their chances for postseason play as they head into the latter part of the season.

Bottom Line

A strong performance against ranked Oklahoma Christian and Cameron could be critical for Eastern New Mexico's postseason aspirations. Key players like Meneses and Rodriguez will be crucial in turning the tide for the team in these matchups.