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The University of North Texas softball team is gearing up for an important series against East Carolina University beginning on May 12. With playoff implications on the line, UNT aims to secure a spot in the championship tournament by winning at least one game in this crucial doubleheader. The first game will start at 3 p.m. CT, followed by a second game on Saturday at 1 p.m. CT. When last they met, UNT swept ECU, and they hope to replicate that success this weekend.
Denton, Texas – The University of North Texas (UNT) softball team is preparing for a critical final regular season series against East Carolina University (ECU), scheduled to take place this Friday, May 12, at 3 p.m. CT. The doubleheader will be held at Max R. Joyner Family Stadium, with the third game set for Saturday at 1 p.m. CT. Due to a forecast of inclement weather on Sunday, this adjustment has been made to ensure the completion of their last American Athletic Conference series.
The entire series will be aired on ESPN+, providing fans with an opportunity to watch the action unfold as UNT seeks to solidify its position in the playoffs. Currently, the Mean Green hold a record of 34 wins and 17 losses, with 16 wins in conference play, putting them in third place in The American. To ensure a top-four seed at the league’s championship tournament, they must secure at least one victory over ECU.
Meanwhile, ECU enters the series with a season record of 26-25 and an 11-13 standing in the conference, placing them sixth overall. In order for UNT to potentially grab the No. 2 seed in the tournament and gain a valuable double bye to the semifinals, third-place South Florida must lose at least two games against UTSA. Last season, UNT swept ECU in their series, including a 9-1 victory in the quarterfinals of the AAC Championship, where Skylar Savage highlighted that matchup with a three-hit shutout.
In addition to the college softball scene, local high school teams also faced action on the field, with Germantown High School extending their winning streak to three games by defeating Greenville 22-8. This victory allowed Germantown’s record to improve to 7-8, while Greenville’s season now stands at 2-12 after the loss. Cadence Gallagher was a standout for Greenville, going 2-for-3 with three runs batted in. Molly Gardiner also made a notable contribution, finishing 2-for-3 and scoring two runs.
Germantown’s success was powered by impressive performances from several players. Adele Heuer scored three runs and had four RBIs, while Mia Schmidt contributed to the scoreboard with three runs and a stolen base, successfully reaching base in all five of her plate appearances. The team will face Catskill in their next matchup, scheduled for Sunday at 11:00 a.m.
On another note, Tri-Village softball has made headlines by clinching their second consecutive Western Ohio Athletic Conference (WOAC) title with a key victory over Preble Shawnee and receiving assistance from an Arcanum loss to Newton. Moreover, Greenville’s Lady Wave achieved their fifth straight Mid-Valley League (MVL) title and 14th conference title overall, thanks to two decisive wins against Butler (10-0) and Sidney (12-1). Senior players Kylar Arnett and Zoey Burns delivered impactful performances on senior day, further highlighting the significance of these victories.
In contrast, Ansonia’s Lady Tigers encountered difficulties with back-to-back losses but managed to bounce back with a victory against Bradford. As the regular season wraps up, local teams including Arcanum are gearing up for tournament games set for May 14, signaling an exciting time for high school softball in the area.
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