Arkansas Softball Fact Sheet #10
In the News
Arkansas travels to Shreveport, La., for a non-conference doubleheader with Centenary College Wednesday at 3 p.m.
In Review
The Lady Razorbacks hosted No. 16 Florida in a weekend Southeastern Conference series. Arkansas fell to Florida 2-1, 9-0 and 8-0.
Last Week
In non-conference action, the Lady’Backs fell to Stephen F. Austin 9-5 and 7-6, Wednesday.
History
Arkansas leads the Centenary series 3-0 and the Lady’Backs won the last meeting March 7, 1999 in Fayetteville, 8-0.
Gator Bite
Sophomore outfielder Rachel LeMaster led the Lady’Backs in the Florida series with a .444 batting average and four hits.
At the Plate
Senior infielder Ashley Carter recorded two of her three hits in the final game of the Florida series. Carter was second on the team in batting average with .375.
Free Ball
In the first Lady’Backs extra inning game of the season, freshman pitcher Katy Henry held Florida to four hits and she had six strikeouts.
One-Two Punch
Junior outfielder Mindy O’Malley and LeMaster led the way for the Lady’Backs against Stephen F. Austin. The pair went 4-for-8 to pace Arkansas at the plate. O’Malley also recorded her first career triple.
Runs All Around
Sophomore infielder Kallie Foglesong recorded a team-high five RBIs in the SFA doubleheader. Foglesong also hit her third home run of the year.
Take Two
Carter had two hits versus SFA and they both were doubles. She leads the team in doubles this season.
Double Trouble
Freshman infielder Samantha Buckner recorded a pair of doubles against Western Division foe, Auburn. Buckner led the team in doubles and batting average with .333 mark in the Auburn series.
Three’s Company
Carter, LeMaster and Buckner tied for a team-high two hits against the Tigers. Carter hit a double, her fifth of the year, which ties for the team high.
Impact
In her first appearance of the season, sophomore pitcher Cassy Long derailed the Tigers as she threw three and two-thirds innings. Long shutout Auburn and only allowed one hit.
Leading the Way
Carter continues to be strong at the plate as she is second on the team in batting average with .307 and hits with 27.
Home Run Derby
For the first time in the 2005 season, the Lady’Backs hit multiple home runs in a game. In the March 9 game, Buckner and junior catcher Shana Easley recorded home runs.
Easy Does It
Easley led the Lady’Backs at the plate in the conference opener versus South Carolina. She was 5-for-9 with a double and a home run, her first of the year. Easley ranks third on the team in batting average at .293 and ties for second on the team in hits with 24.
Swingin’ Sammy
In the South Carolina series, Buckner was second on the team in hits with three and recorded a team-high two RBIs. Buckner’s two-run home run was her second of the season.
Caution
The Lady’Backs successfully stole two bases against South Carolina and Auburn. The Gamecocks didn’t even make an attempt. LeMaster had two stolen bases, senior outfielder Zenobia Davison finished with one and freshman outfielder Heather Rankin recorded her first stolen base of her career.
Charge
LeMaster continues to lead the Lady’Back offense. She has a team-high batting average (.384), hits (38) and stolen bases (11).
Rounds the Base
O’Malley leads Arkansas in runs scored this season with 15. She is second on the team in stolen bases with seven.
At the Plate
Foglesong leads the Arkansas team with 17 RBIs and five doubles. She is ties for second on the team with 24 hits and ties for first in home runs with three.
Tough Cookie
Carter isn’t afraid of bumps and bruises as she leads the team in being hit by a pitch. She has eight this season and she took two at the invitational, including scoring Davison for the final run against Mississippi Valley State to give Arkansas the run-rule.
First Impression
In her first appearance of the year, junior pitcher Linzee Roby recorded five strikeouts at OU in six innings. Roby also held the Sooners scoreless for three innings.
Record Books
Henry not only earned her first career win but she also wrote her name in the Arkansas record books. Against Louisiana-Monroe at the Lady’Backs Invitational, Henry finished with 15 strikeouts, which ties Heather Schlichtman for the second most strikeouts in a game.
Going, Going, Gone
Junior designated player Barbara-Jean Southmayd and Foglesong hit home runs in the Lady’Backs home debut, Feb. 26. Foglesong hit her first home run of the season against UMKC. Southmayd hit a three-run home run versus Louisiana-Monroe. The Feb. 26 home run performances marked the second time Arkansas has hit home runs in consecutive games.
No-No
Junior pitcher Valanna Lyons threw her first shutout of the year in the Lady’Backs 8-0 run-rule of Louisiana-Monroe. Lyons ended the invitational 2-0 with a 0.78 ERA.
Out of the Park
Southmayd and Buckner recorded two-run, home runs in consecutive games. Southmayd’s home run was her first of the season in the 7-6 victory over Purdue. Buckner’s home run against New Mexico State was the first career of her career.
Honors
Foglesong and O’Malley were named to the Mustang Roundup All-Tournament team. The award marks the first career honor for Foglesong and O’Malley. LeMaster was a Las Cruces Hilton Classic All-Tournament Team selection.
Workaholics
O’Malley and Easley were consistent figure in the Arkansas lineup last season as they started all 58 games for the Lady’Backs. In 2005, Carter, Easley, Foglesong, LeMaster and O’Malley have started all 29 games.
