The Marshall Thundering Herd (32-11, 13-2 SBC) are set to face the South Alabama Jaguars (26-19, 10-5 SBC) in a key three-game softball series at Dot Hicks Field in Huntington, West Virginia. The first game kicks off Friday at 6 p.m., featuring special "Bark in the Park" events with local animal shelters. Coach Morgan Zerkle leads the Herd looking to bounce back after a recent loss, while aiming to match their single-season home run record. South Alabama's strength lies in its strong pitching duo of Ryley Harrison and Sydney Scapin, both ranked among the league's top performers.

By the Numbers
  • Marshall boasts 32 wins this season, with 13 wins in the Sun Belt Conference.
  • South Alabama's Ryley Harrison has pitched 148.0 innings and has 134 strikeouts this season.
State of Play
  • Marshall is ranked No. 23 in the RPI Top-25 after a recent non-conference loss.
  • The Herd has recorded 19 multi-home run games this season.
What's Next

As the series unfolds, both teams will look to solidify their conference standings, with Marshall seeking to regain momentum and South Alabama aiming to capitalize on its pitching strength.

Bottom Line

This series is critical for Marshall to maintain its lead in the SBC while testing South Alabama's pitching prowess, highlighting the potential for both teams to significantly impact each other's postseason aspirations.