Arkansas Softball Week Two Notes
Welcome Back
Senior infielder Blaire Perry led the Lady’Back offense with a .833 batting average and five in the first fall tournament. Perry also led the squad in stolen bases, as she was 2-for-2.
Ring of Fire
As a staff, the Lady’Back hurlers shutout and combine for 30 strikeouts against Crowder, Evangel and Neosho in the Arkansas Fall Festival. Leading the crew with 11 strikeouts, Perry returned to the circle for the first time since the 2004 season.
Three’s Company
Catchers freshman Whitney Cloer and senior Shana Easley each recorded a triple in the Arkansas Fall Festival.
S for Superwomen
Infielders freshman Sandra Smith and sophomore Samantha Buckner paced the Arkansas offense with five and four RBIs, respectively.
Debut
Junior pitcher Kayce Odle was impressive in her appearance as a Lady’Back with 10 strikeouts and a shutout.
Hey Batter
The Arkansas offense finished the festival with a .400 team batting average. Six Lady’Backs recorded averages over .500.
Take Two
In the festival, the Lady’Backs tallied five doubles with senior outfielder Mindy O’Malley, junior outfielder Rachel LeMaster, Easley, Buckner and Smith contributing to the Arkansas effort.