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RADFORD, Va. -- Coming off a 4-1 week in league play, Radford Softball is set to host five games this week. The Highlanders (18-9, 5-1 Big South) welcome future Big South member Longwood (23-14) for a Wednesday twinbill at 3:00 p.m., followed by a three-game conference series Friday (4/6:00) and Saturday (1:00) against Coastal Carolina (29-11, 6-2).
After completing the series sweep of Liberty by upending the Lady Flames in a doubleheader, Radford took 2-of-3 in its first Big South road series at Campbell over the weekend. The Highlanders had their eight-game winning streak snapped last Friday, but have still won 11 of their last 13 games since starting 7-7. The victories over Liberty extended its home winning streak to 16 games.
The Lancers, who host Virginia tonight, are the last team to defeat Radford at home, a 12-9 win in game one of a doubleheader on April 6, 2011. The Chanticleers come in with the top overall record in the league and sit just percentage points behind the Highlanders for first.
Radford Tidbits
Φ Jackie Jenkins was named Big South Pitcher of the Week on Monday
Φ Won 16 consecutive home games and 41 of last 46 (April 10, 2009); 3rd longest streak in program history behind 18 and 17-game streaks
Φ Longwood is last team to defeat Radford at RU Softball Field (12-9 on April 6, 2011)
Φ Jenkins ranks fifth in NCAA in fewest walks per 7 IP (0.82)
Φ Morgan Eye hit her first collegiate long ball in 10-2 win at Campbell
Φ After 16 stolen bases last week, Radford ranks 2nd in the NCAA in steals (2.74 game)
Φ Michelle Beall knocked in career-best four runs at Campbell (W, 10-2)
Φ Ranked a Big South-best 47th in NCAA RPI
Φ Scored a season-high 10 runs at Campbell
Φ Scored an inning-best 7 runs vs. Liberty (surpassed season-high at time)
Φ Vicki Madden went 2-for-2 with a RBI and run scored in 7-run second inning
Φ Mickey Dean collected his 70th Big South win (87 games) in game one vs. Liberty
Φ 64-10 in Big South regular season games since 2008
The Highlanders will hit the road after the Easter Holiday for two tough tests at No. 10 Tennessee on Tuesday and a doubleheader at Virginia on Wednesday, before returning to RU Softball Field on the weekend for a league series against Presbyterian.
