The Southern Arkansas University Muleriders (22-18, 15-12 GAC) will host their final home series of the season against the Southeastern Oklahoma State University Savage Storm (24-17, 15-12 GAC). The series, originally scheduled for Saturday, has been pushed back due to weather and will start with a doubleheader on Sunday at 2:00 PM. This weekend features Senior Day festivities, celebrating the team's graduating players.

By the Numbers
  • SAU scored a season-high number of runs against Mississippi College, recording 13 hits.
  • Preston Smith leads SAU in triples with seven, ranking first in Division II and second overall.
  • SAU pitching staff tops the GAC with a team ERA of 4.81.
State of Play
  • Southeastern Oklahoma comes into the series with a series win against UAM, having won two of three games.
  • The Savage Storm offense boasts a team batting average of .309, ranking fifth in the league.
  • Both teams are tied in the GAC standings, making this series crucial for playoff positioning.
What's Next

The outcomes of this series will have significant implications for postseason opportunities as both teams vie for playoff spots in the GAC. Fans can expect explosive performances, particularly given the offensive prowess demonstrated recently by the Muleriders.

Bottom Line

This weekend's series is a pivotal moment for both teams to solidify their standings in the GAC. With SAU's formidable offense and strong pitching, they will look to capitalize on home-field advantage while SE seeks to challenge for a higher playoff seeding.