South Carolina State Lady Bulldogs aim to solidify their position in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) as they face North Carolina Central in a critical three-game series this weekend. The series begins Saturday with a doubleheader at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., followed by a single game on Sunday at 12 p.m. Tied for third in the conference standings, SC State (10-8 MEAC, 18-18 overall) needs a strong performance against NCCU (5-13 MEAC, 7-38 overall) to secure a spot in the upcoming MEAC Tournament.

By the Numbers
  • South Carolina State has a batting leader, Dallas Hill, at .392 with 44 RBIs and 10 home runs.
  • NCCU's Tyler Suttles leads with a .357 batting average and 20 RBIs.
State of Play
  • The Lady Bulldogs are currently in a tie for third place, with the top six teams advancing to the MEAC Tournament.
  • NCCU requires wins and support from other teams to qualify for the tournament.
What's Next

Following the series against NCCU, South Carolina State will face SEC opponent South Carolina on April 28, concluding their regular season.

Bottom Line

South Carolina State's performance this weekend is crucial for their MEAC tournament hopes, making every game a potential turning point in their season.