McNeese softball (28-18, 12-9 SLC) is set to host Stephen F. Austin (26-21, 10-11 SLC) for its final home series of the Southland Conference this weekend. The matchup starts with a game on Friday at 6 p.m., followed by a doubleheader on Saturday at 1 p.m., all streamed live on ESPN+. In a postgame ceremony, the Cowgirls will honor seven senior players and two managers. McNeese is currently tied for fourth place in the conference, while SFA sits in seventh, following contrasting outcomes in their recent series.

By the Numbers
  • McNeese has a record of 28-18 with a .371 batting average leader, Nyjah Fontenot, recording 46 hits.
  • Maddie Taylor leads with nine homeruns and 40 RBIs, while the team has a pitching staff ERA of 4.24.
State of Play
  • McNeese is tied for fourth in the conference standings with Lamar and Northwestern State.
  • SFA is coming off a series loss, while McNeese recently won a series against Houston Christian.
What's Next

Following their final home series, McNeese will look to secure a strong finish in conference play, impacting their seeding for the upcoming Southland Conference tournament.

Bottom Line

The Cowgirls need to capitalize on their home field advantage and secure wins against SFA to strengthen their position in the Southland Conference standings and celebrate their senior players with a fitting tribute.