WICHITA, Kan. — Hitting the road for midweek games for the first time this season, the Newman softball team goes south to face off against Northeastern State and Southeastern Oklahoma State in doubleheaders Wednesday and Thursday.

SCOUTING NEWMAN

The Jets (2-9) are coming off a tough weekend in Texas, going 0-5 at the MSU Round Robin at Midwestern State. Newman played a number of close games, often getting undone by a single big inning.

                Leaders

                Ariole O'Neal-.300 avg., 2 runs, 2 2B, 4 RBIs, 6 BB, .481 OBP
                                2-1, 2.56 ERA, 13.2 IP
                Taylor Mannis-.273 avg., 5 runs, 1 2B, 2 3B, 4 RBIs, 2 SB

SCOUTING THE RIVERHAWKS (Wednesday, 1 p.m.)

Northeastern State (1-3) hasn't played since the opening weekend of the season, when it topped Lincoln 9-1, but fell to Henderson State, Missouri Western and Ouachita Baptist.

                Leaders

                Kelsey Harmon-.375 avg., 2 runs, 1 3B, 2 RBIs, 1 SB
                Sylver Collins-1-1, 1.17 ERA, 6.0 IP, 2 BB, 6 SO

SCOUTING THE SAVAGE STORM (Thursday, 1 p.m.)

Southeastern Oklahoma State (4-4) started its season by going 4-2 at its own tournament on the first weekend, winning three one-run games in the process, including a 13-12 win over Missouri Southern in eight innings. The Storm dropped both games of a doubleheader to Cameron in their latest action on Feb. 7.

                Leaders

                Destiny Riddle-.370 avg., 7 runs, 4 2B, 1 HR, 9 RBIs, .630 slg., .452 OBP
                Emily Cudd-3-1, 3.71 ERA, 2 CG, 28.1 IP, 8 BB, 11 SO

NOTES

-O'Neal owns both wins in the circle for the Jets this season, coming on in relief to grab wins against Tarleton State and Washburn in a doubleheader on Feb. 5.

COVERAGE

Live stats will be available for both days at www.newmanjets.com.