Games 49,50,51,52
The Jets (15-33, 3-15 MIAA) will take on the Tigers (27-18, 9-9 MIAA) and the Lopers (15-27, 6-12 MIAA)
Newman Jets (15-33, 3-15 MIAA) vs Fort Hays State (27-18, 9-9 MIAA)
Friday April 21st | NU Softball Field | Wichita, KS | 2 PM and 4 PM |Watch |Live Stats
Series Record: Fort Hays leads the series 23-8
Last Meeting: Game 1: NU 2, FHSU 10. Game 2: NU 6, FHSU 5
Newman Jets (15-33, 3-15 MIAA) vs Nebraska Kearney (15-27, 6-12 MIAA)
Saturday April 22nd | NU Softball Field | Wichita, KS | 1 PM and 3 PM | Watch | Live Stats
Series Record: The Jets and Lopers are tied in the series, 2-2.
Last Meeting: Game 1: NU 11, UNK 9 Game 2: NU 4, UNK 1.
LAST TIME OUT
Newman traveled to Emporia State to take on the Hornets in an MIAA doubleheader. Errors hurt the Jets in both games against Emporia State.The Jets lost game 1, 8-0 with costly errors by the Jets defense. The Jets looked to rally back in game 2 and put up a fighting effort. The Jets couldn't put their offense together, with 6 hits and only two runs with two defensive errors. The Jets will look to rally back this weekend to find another conference win. Game 1: Box Score | Game 2: Box Score
MEET YOUR COACHES
Andrea Gustafson is in her 4th year as the Head Women's Softball Coach. Her 2022 campaign led the Jets to a 18-30 overall record with a 9-17 conference record.
Adrian Pilkington is in her 9th season as head softball coach for Fort Hays State with 163 wins in her first 8 seasons and 3 appearances in the MIAA Tournament.
Katie Akermann enters her 4th year as UNK's head coach with 55 wins in her first 3 seasons.
THE JETS
Newman is currently 15-33, 3-15 MIAA in conference play. The Jets are on a 6 game losing streak after a tough weekend facing No.8, defending Champs, Rogers State and a tough Northeastern State team. After that weekend of big competition, the Jets traveled to face Emporia State, who is sitting in 6th in MIAA play with an 11-9 record in conference. The Jets have great opportunities this weekend against Fort Hays State and Nebraska Kearney to add some more conference wins.
SCOUTING THE ENEMIES
Fort Hays State are currently 27-18 and 9-9 in conference play. The Tigers are on a two game win streak after sweeping Lincoln. The Tigers previously lost to Central Missouri. Fort Hays is currently batting .289 while allowing their opponents to hit .249. Two Hays pitchers ERAs are under 3 with a 2.05 ERA and 2.75 ERA.
Nebraska Kearney are currently 15-27 overall and 6-12 in conference and are on a 2 game losing streak. Kearney has most recently split with Lincoln and were swept by Central Missouri. The Lopers are currently hitting .251 as a team and allowing their opponents to hit .294. Their pitchers are allowing 5.63 ERA.
OFFENSIVE LEADERS
Gianna Navarro has been the hot hitter through conference play. Navarro records a .431 batting average with a 1.087 OPS. Navarro has hit 7 RBIs, 1 triple, 5 doubles, and 2 home runs.
Laurie Cooke brings in a .328 batting average and a .753 OPS. Cooke has 19 hits, scoring 7 runs, with 1 triple, 4 doubles, and 9 RBIs.
Samantha Gutierrez has also lead the Jets in batting with a .314 batting average with 11 hits, 6 RBIs, 3 doubles, and 1 home run.
IN THE CIRCLE
Megan Walz has pitched the most innings for the Jets, 39.1. Walz currently has a 6.58 ERA with 8 games played, recording 11 strikeouts.
Jackie Gold has pitched 36 innings through 7 appearances. Gold records a 5.06 ERA and 28 strikeouts.
ON DECK
Jets will host Missouri Southern and Pittsburg State for their last regular season games. The Jets will play Missouri Southern on Friday April 28th and 2 PM and 4 PM. Watch | Live Stats . The Jets will play Pittsburg State on Saturday april 29th at 1 PM and 3 PM. Watch | Live Stats
