Games #24-26
Lindenwood (12-11, 2-1 OVC)
at Tennessee State (11-11, 2-1 OVC)
Match Information:
Dates: Saturday, Mar. 16 / Sunday, Mar. 17
Location: Nashville, Tenn.
Venue: Tiger Field
Start Times: 1:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m. CT (Sat.) / 1:00 p.m. CT (Sun.)
All-Time Series: 0-4
Last Meeting: L, 2-3 (OVC Tournament)
Live Stats: Stats
On-Tap
Lindenwood is set to continue Ohio Valley Conference play as they head to Nashville, Tenn. to take on Tennessee State for a three-game series. The Lions are looking for their first ever victory over the Tigers, as they enter the series 0-4 all-time including a 10 inning loss at the OVC Tournament last season.
Last Weekend Recap
The Lions took their first OVC series of the year 2-1 against the SIUE Cougars last weekend at Lou Brock Sports Complex. After dropping the first game of Saturday's doubleheader 0-10, the Lions bounced back to win the second game 7-2.
The Lions then went on to win Sunday's game 4-3 to take the series win. Amanda Weyh (L, 6-5) was given the loss after throwing five innings allowing six runs on seven hits with three strikeouts in game one of the Saturday doubleheader. In game two, Avery Wapp (W, 4-3) picked up the win for the Lions throwing all seven innings allowing two runs on seven hits. Tori Hatton and Dallis Darnell both had two RBI's, and Madisen Noll batted in one run.
In the rubber match on Sunday, Avery Wapp (ND) started the game for the Lions ending with a no decision after throwing the first 3.2 innings allowing two runs on six hits with two strikeouts. Amanda Weyh (W, 7-5) picked up the win in relief after throwing the final 3.1 innings allowing her lone run in the seventh inning. Dallis Darnell batted in two runs, and Madisen Noll hit her first collegiate home run, a two-run shot.
OVC Preseason Poll
Southeast Missouri State was selected to win the 2024 Ohio Valley Conference softball crown as voted on by the league's head coaches and communications directors last week. Lindenwood was picked to finish in seventh.
Eastern Illinois earned six first-place votes as they were selected to finish in second followed by UT Martin and Southern Indiana. The Lions finished last season with a 16-32 overall record including a 8-15 conference record. Lindenwood made the OVC Tournament during their first Division I season, losing a heart-breaker to Tennessee State in 10 innings.
Statistical Leaders
Batting Average: Mya Bethany (.283)
Hits: Mya Bethany (17)
RBI: Madisen Noll (10)
ERA: Amanda Weyh (2.18)
Strikeouts: Amanda Weyh (70)
Head Coach Erin Brown
Erin Brown is entering her third season as the head coach of the Lindenwood softball team in 2024. In 2023, the Lions went 16-32, including an 8-15 mark against OVC competition. Lindenwood finished with a winning record at home (12-10) and swept eventual conference champion Eastern Illinois late in the year at Lou Brock Sports Complex.
Under Brown's guidance, the Lindenwood softball team capped a historic 2022 season in the NCAA Midwest Regional and a 35-13 overall record. The Lions' trip to the regional tournament marked the first in program history, as the team claimed the No. 4 seed. Lindenwood earned a notable win over No. 2 UIndy in late April, the highest-ranked victory in program history.
Prior to Lindenwood, Brown was the head coach at Truman State University in Kirksville, Mo., where she accumulated a 348-302 record in 13 seasons at the helm of the program. Over her final seven seasons with the Bulldogs, Brown amassed 233 wins and a .643 winning percentage. Brown led TSU to five NCAA Regional Appearances, and coached three All-Americans, 12 first-team All-Conference selections, 10 second-team All-Conference honorees, and four conference major award winners in 13 campaigns. The Bulldogs made the GLVC Tournament in every season under Brown.
Up Next
Lindenwood returns home to St. Charles, Mo. next week four four games including a mid-week matchup against Saint Louis on Wednesday, March 20 before hosting Southern Indiana for three games over the weekend. For more information go to lindenwoodlions.com.
