Softball | 3/16/2017 8:47:00 PM

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Conway, AR – The University of the Incarnate Word softball team continues Southland Conference with a three game series against Central Arkansas starting with a double header on Friday at 4 p.m.
 
Scouting the Cardinals
 
     UIW resumes Southland Conference play after competing in back-to-back games at No. 14 Baylor and ULM. The Cardinals fared well against the nationally-ranked Bears, falling 3-0, while Bailey Thomas homered in UIW's 6-1 loss at the Warhawks.
     On the season, Danielle Ramirez is leading UIW with a .339 batting average, going 21-for-62 at the plate. Mikaela Flores is second with a .250 average, while her 10 RBI leads the team. In the circle, Joanna Valencia leads the pitching staff with a 4.45 ERA, as she is 1-4 with one complete game and 13 strikeouts. Sarah Leal, who has both of the team's saves, is tops with 28 strikeouts.
 
Scouting the Bears
 
     UCA is on a five-game losing streak, dropping a three-game conference series at McNeese, then falling at home to both Missouri State and Mississippi State.
     Kaylyn Shepherd leads the Bears with a .333 average, going 21-for-68 at the plate. Briana Whisenhunt is hitting .276 and is 10-for-11 in stolen bases. Three Bears have 10 RBI. In the circle, Kayla Gomness is 4-8 with a 3.10 ERA, one save, and 42 strikeouts.
 
UIW vs. UCA (UCA leads, 4-1)
 
    April 25, 2014    San Antonio, Texas    L 9-1, L 5-0
    April 26, 2014    San Antonio, Texas    W 9-3
    Feb. 7, 2015    Lafeyette, La. (ULL Tournament)    L 13-2
    Feb. 8, 2015    Lafayette, La. (ULL Tournament)    L 9-0