RADFORD OPENS HOMESTAND WITH VIRGINIA TECH ON WEDNESDAY

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RADFORD, Va. – After having multiple contests cancelled because of inclement weather, the Radford women's softball team will finally participate in its home opener against rival, Virginia Tech, on Wednesday at 7 p.m., inside the Radford Softball Stadium.

SETTING THE STAGE

Opponent: Virginia Tech (15-23)
Series: Virginia Tech leads 39-12 (Last Meeting: Feb. 28, 2018 | Radford won 4-0)
Location: Radford, Va. (Radford Softball Stadium)
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HIGHLANDER HIGHLIGHTS

Radford (20-13) has won six of their last seven games with a recent series victory over Campbell.
Radford scored 23 runs on 34 hits against the Fighting Camels.
The Highlanders are looking for their third win over an ACC school in back-to-backs seasons.
With a win over the Hokies, Radford will be undefeated against ACC opponents in the regular season for the first time in program history.
Maggie Rowe has increased her team-high RBIs to 25 with three over the weekend.
Kayla Huffman (6-3) was lights out against the Camels. She pitched 10 innings, struck out 14 batters and earned the series-clinching win.
Her performance led her to earn Big South Conference Pitcher of the Week.
Marissa Gagliano leads the team in batting average with a .398. She also has a program record 34-game reached base streak, dating back to last season.
In their last meeting against the Hokies, Radford had solid pitching from Abby Morrow (13-8) as she pitched a complete game shutout with no walks allowed in the 4-0 win.
She leads the team in ERA with a 2.11 and has a team-high 13 wins.
Hannah Medlam went 2-for-3 against the Hokies with the lone RBI of the game.
Medlam had a team-high seven hits in four games last week, with two three-hit performances.

SCOUTING VIRGINIA TECH

Virginia Tech enters with a 15-23 record and will face Liberty before traveling to Radford.
The Hokies are 4-6 through their last 10 games and were swept at North Carolina last weekend.
Currently, Tech is 3-2 against Big South teams with wins over Campbell, Presbyterian and Longwood.
The Hokies split with Longwood and suffered its other Big South loss to Radford.
Last time against the Highlanders, Virginia Tech tallied eight hits from seven different players.
Emma Strouth had the only multi-hit game with a 2-for-3 performance.
Strouth leads the Hokies in multiple categories, such as batting average (.301), at-bats (113), runs score (16), hits (34), and RBIs (14). She has started and played in all 38 games so far this season.

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Players Mentioned

#5 Marissa Gagliano: SS; 5' 4"; Redshirt Junior; L/R

#22 Kayla Huffman: P; 5' 7"; Junior; R/R

#24 Hannah Medlam: OF; 5' 6"; Junior; L/R

#2 Abby Morrow: P; 5' 10"; Senior; R/R

#38 Maggie Rowe: C; 5' 4"; Senior; R/R

Players Mentioned

#5 Marissa Gagliano
: 5' 4"; Redshirt Junior; L/R
: SS

#22 Kayla Huffman
: 5' 7"; Junior; R/R
: P

#24 Hannah Medlam
: 5' 6"; Junior; L/R
: OF

#2 Abby Morrow
: 5' 10"; Senior; R/R
: P

#38 Maggie Rowe
: 5' 4"; Senior; R/R
: C