Lamar University (27-23, 14-10 SLC) is set to face UIW (26-18, 15-9 SLC) in a pivotal three-game series that will impact Southland Conference tournament seeding. The series kicks off on Saturday with a doubleheader at 1 p.m., followed by a noon game on Sunday. Last week, Lamar dropped its final home game to Sam Houston, with standout performances from Gracee Hess and Makenzie Wright. The series outcome will determine which team secures the fourth seed in the upcoming conference tournament.

By the Numbers
  • Lamar has 27 wins, ranking fourth in the conference.
  • UIW leads the series against Lamar 15-8.
State of Play
  • Lamar enters the series tied for fifth place but needs a series win to secure a higher seed.
  • UIW can clinch fourth place outright with a series victory.
What's Next

The conference tournament begins on May 1st, with Lamar's exact seed and opponent to be determined based on the series outcomes and other conference matches.

Bottom Line

This series is critical for both teams, with Lamar needing to win to improve its tournament seeding while UIW seeks to solidify its position. The outcome will have lasting implications for both programs in the conference tournament.