The Delta State University softball team will face Trevecca Nazarene University in a crucial three-game series this weekend in Nashville. With the Lady Statesmen holding a 12-26 overall and 6-15 Gulf South Conference (GSC) record, they are two games behind the Trojans (12-13, 8-13 GSC) in the standings. The series begins with a doubleheader at 1:00 p.m. (CT) on Friday and concludes Saturday at the same time. Delta State aims to end a five-game losing streak, historical first meeting at Trevecca, where they trail in the series 1-6 since 2014.

By the Numbers
  • Delta State's record: 12 wins, 26 losses overall; 6 wins, 15 losses in GSC.
  • Trevecca's record: 12 wins, 13 losses overall; 8 wins, 13 losses in GSC.
State of Play
  • Delta's top players include Kyleigh Wheaton hitting .407 with 35 RBIs and Maeve Lavoy recording 98.1 innings pitched with 69 strikeouts.
  • Trevecca's Shay Hollingsworth leads with a .404 batting average and Bailey Goad has a 3.49 ERA across 14 starts.
What's Next

The outcome of this series is critical for both teams' postseason aspirations, with Delta State looking to gain momentum and Trevecca seeking to solidify their championship tournament chances.

Bottom Line

The Lady Statesmen must capitalize on their offensive strengths and overcome their losing streak to stay competitive in the GSC, making this series a pivotal moment in their season.