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Tiger Softball opens their spring break with a trio of out of conference opponents.
 
The Tigers (11-5) picked up three conference wins against Schreiner University. The Tigers outscored the Mountaineers 24-7. Jordan Arce (Thousand Oaks, California / Thousand Oaks) was a menace in the circle, going a total of 8 innings while only giving up four hits and ZERO earned runs. Jordyn Williams (Clayton, California / Clayton Valley Charter) had a 1.000 on-base percentage in eleven plate appearances. Williams went 3-3 with six RBIs and eight total walks. Sydney Watson (San Antonio, Texas / San Antonio Christian) also collected seven RBIs of her own while Samantha Tagawa (Agoura Hills, California / Agoura) went 4-6 (.667) at the plate on the weekend. As a team, the Tigers are batting .295 with a staggering .405 on-base percentage. 

SCAC Pitcher of the Week – Jordan Arce
 
For the second time this season, sophomore Jordan Arce has been selected as the SCAC Pitcher of the Week.
 
From the SCAC Press Release:
 
Arce helped the Trinity open SCAC play with a three-game sweep of Schreiner over the weekend. Arce opened the series with a complete-game two-hit shutout, picking up five strikeouts over 5.0 innings of work in the 8-0 victory. She came back and threw three more shutout innings in Sunday's series finale, striking out two more batters and allowing just two hits in the team's 6-2 win. In eight total innings of work, Arce scattered just four hits, didn't allow a single run, struck out seven batters and posted a perfect 0.00 ERA and impressive 1.00 WHIP. Arce and the Tigers are 3-0 in SCAC play for the second time in the last three seasons and are off to their best start overall since 2016.
 
SCAC Hitter of the Week – Jordyn Williams
 
For the first time this season, Jordyn Williams has been selected as the SCAC Hitter of the Week.
 
From the SCAC Press Release:
 
Williams led Trinity's to a three-game sweep against Schreiner to open up SCAC play over the weekend. Williams was perfect in 11 plate appearances over the weekend, going 3-for-3 with eight walks drawn, scoring three runs, and driving in six RBI. She finished the series with a 2-for-2 performance that included a double and four RBI. In Saturday's DH, Williams drew six total walks and went 1-for-1 with two runs and two RBI. Williams' efforts have helped lift the Tigers to their best overall start since 2016 and are 3-0 in league play to start the year for the second time in the last three years.
 
Preview - Spring Break
 
The Tigers will start their week with a doubleheader against Mary Hardin-Baylor on Tuesday, March 12th at 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM. Next, the Tigers will play against LeTourneau on Thursday, March 14th at noon and 2:00 PM. Trinity will round out spring break against La Roche on Friday, March 15th with games at noon and 2:00 PM. 
 
On the UMHB Crusaders: The Crusaders are 4-7 so far this season. The Crusaders were swept in a conference series against McMurry. UMHB has sprinkled in wins here and there but they have struggled at the plate. The Crusaders have not scored double-digit runs this season. That being said, the Crusaders are batting .296 as a team and sport a 4.75 ERA. The Crusaders have only used three pitchers this season in starting and relief roles. All time, the Tigers are 11-26 against UMHB. 
 
On the LeTourneau Yellowjackets: LeTourneau has a 5-6 in 2024. In their last seven games, the Yellowjackets are 5-2 and are coming off a series win against Concordia. LeTourneau has had a hard time at the plate, only hitting .255. Even though there is a low average, the Yellowjackets have some power in the middle of the lineup. Despite that, the Yellowjackets are leaning on the arm of Hailee Leger. Leger has a 2.03 ERA with 31 innings pitched. Trinity is 4-5 against LeTourneau all time. 
 
On the La Roche Redhawks: La Roche is 0-1 with the late start to their season. The Redhawks will make their way around Texas to play Austin College, Dallas, and then Trinity. The Redhawks took a tough 8-0 loss in game one against the Roos. La Roche is batting .182 with a 9.88 ERA. In the 2023 season, the Redhawks were 15-23 and were inconsistent with both hitting and pitching. This will be the first time the Tigers and Redhawks have ever played each other.
 
Key to the Game
 
RISP: The Tigers got plenty of people on base this weekend and stole bags left and right, but they struggled at times to bring those runners in. The Tiger lineup can take advantage of struggling opposing defenses and pitching. Look for the Tigers to look for the middle of their lineup to find holes and put the ball in play to bring in runners and put up double-digit runs. 
 
Looking Ahead
 
Trinity will get back into conference play when they play against the University of St. Thomas on March 22nd and 23rd.