The tenth-ranked Muleriders are gearing up for their last road series of the regular season against Southeastern Oklahoma State in Durant, Oklahoma. Currently tied for first in the Great American Conference with a record of 20-4, the Muleriders seek to build on their momentum following a sweep against East Central. The series marks the 72nd meeting between the two teams, with the series currently tied at 36-36. Southern Arkansas aims to avenge last season's upset in the first game of the series against SE, when they ended a 27-game winning streak.

By the Numbers
  • Southern Arkansas leads the GAC in batting average (.352), runs batted in (268), and total runs (288).
  • Emma Duncan, of Southern Arkansas, leads the conference in ERA (1.52) and strikeouts (160).
  • Southeastern Oklahoma State's Elizabeth Edwards ranks second in the GAC for hits with 58.
State of Play
  • Muleriders are coming off their eighth conference series win after sweeping East Central.
  • Southeastern Oklahoma lost their last series against Arkansas-Monticello, aiming for their fifth GAC series win.
What's Next

Both teams will look to secure a strong finish to their seasons with this crucial series, impacting their standings as they approach the upcoming playoffs. The Muleriders will continue to leverage their strong offensive stats, while SE attempts to bounce back and secure their position.

Bottom Line

The Muleriders are in a strong position as they head into their final series, needing to maintain their offensive dominance and solidify their top ranking in the GAC to avoid any postseason pitfalls. Every game counts as they prepare for the playoffs.