The Wheeling University Softball team is preparing to host Frostburg State and Fairmont State in key MEC North Division matchups this weekend. Coming off a split against West Liberty, Wheeling currently holds a record of 9-35 overall and 4-18 in the conference. In their last doubleheader, they secured a dramatic walk-off win in game one but fell short in game two despite strong performances from players like Grace Mummery and Taylor Walsh. Frostburg sits second in the division and is 0-3 in their last three games, while Fairmont leads the conference and is on a four-game winning streak.

By the Numbers
  • Wheeling's Kaylin Shields leads with 96 strikeouts, ranking 6th in the MEC.
  • Frostburg's Arden Miller boasts a .402 batting average with 47 RBIs and 8 home runs.
Yes, But

While Wheeling aims for a turnaround, their past performances against both Frostburg and Fairmont have been challenging, with Frostburg winning 19 of the last 22 matchups since 2021.

State of Play
  • Wheeling has recently broken a six-game losing streak with a win against West Liberty.
  • Frostburg is experiencing a three-game losing streak, while Fairmont leads the MEC North Division.
What's Next

The Cardinals will face Frostburg on April 25th and Fairmont on April 26th, aiming to capitalize on home-field advantage and build momentum in conference play.

Bottom Line

Wheeling must leverage recent victories and strong individual performances to overcome lower-than-expected standings and break their poor track record against Frostburg and Fairmont.