Southeast Missouri (12-22, 8-6 OVC) is set to host Ohio Valley Conference leader Eastern Illinois (21-18, 13-1 OVC) for a three-game series this weekend, starting with a doubleheader on Saturday, April 11. The Redhawks look to capitalize on their recent performance, having won six of their last eight games, despite a recent midweek loss to Saint Louis. SEMO is focusing on the importance of this series in improving their standings in the OVC, where they currently sit fourth.

By the Numbers
  • Southeast Missouri has won six of its last eight contests.
  • SEMO leads the all-time series against EIU, 53-43.
  • Aubrie Shore is seventh in SEMO's career RBI with 113 runs batted in.
State of Play
  • SEMO moved up to fourth place in the OVC after a series win at SIU Edwardsville.
  • Brittany Affolter is on a seven-game hitting streak and has improved her batting average to .250.
  • SEMO leads the OVC in fielding percentage at .967 with only 30 errors this season.
What's Next

Following this weekend's series against Eastern Illinois, SEMO will face Lindenwood and Tennessee Tech, crucial for their OVC standings as they strive for postseason positioning.

Bottom Line

The Redhawks must leverage their home advantage and build on their recent successes against stronger opponents to maintain momentum and improve their postseason outlook in the OVC.