Southeastern will face Ouachita Baptist in its final regular season series starting May 1 in Arkadelphia, Ark. The Savage Storm (20-27, 12-17 GAC) aims to improve on their current seventh-place standing in the conference, following a recent setback against East Central. Historical data indicates SE leads the series 43-10, though Ouachita won their last encounter. Alyson Malone is notable for her strong pitching performance this season, including two no-hitters.

By the Numbers
  • Southeastern holds a 43-10 all-time record against Ouachita Baptist.
  • Alyson Malone has an 8-8 record with a 2.66 ERA and 89 strikeouts in 110.2 innings pitched.
  • Emily Reed of Ouachita has 17 home runs, the second most in the GAC.
State of Play
  • Southeastern ranks seventh in the GAC, just ahead of Henderson State.
  • Ouachita Baptist recently secured a place in the GAC Tournament after winning two of three against Henderson State.
  • Both teams have secured key wins in recent series, impacting their confidence heading into this matchup.
What's Next

The outcomes of the series could significantly affect both teams' playoff standings, with Southeastern aiming to solidify its position, while Ouachita looks to improve its momentum heading into the GAC Tournament.

Bottom Line

The series between Southeastern and Ouachita Baptist serves as a crucial determinant for playoff positioning, emphasizing the importance of both teams鈥� performances as they seek to capitalize on their strengths and build on recent successes.