Trinity University Softball is jumping into SCAC play as they head northward to take on Austin College in Sherman, Texas.
 
The Tigers (2-2) started their season with a doubleheader sweep against LeTourneau University, but dropped both ends of a doubleheader vs East Texas Baptist University. A couple of Tigers got their season off to a great start, with Samantha Tagawa (Agoura Hills, California / Agoura) slashing .455 (5-11) at the plate with an RBI and Ella Whitacre (Roanoke, Texas / Byron Nelson) hitting .500 (4-8) while also coming in to score three times. Josephine Koelewyn (Reno, Nevada / Academy for Arts Careers and Technology) was the Tigers most proficient pitcher, striking out five batters over 9.1 innings pitched for an ERA of 1.50.
 
Preview - Heading Northward
 
The Tigers travel to Sherman, Texas for a doubleheader on Saturday, February 15th at 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM, and a single game on Sunday, February 16th at noon.
 
On the Austin College 'Roos: The 'Roos have struggled to start the season going 0-8 in their first eight games. They come off of their trip to California, where they went 0-6 by dropping doubleheaders against Chapman, Claremont-Mudd-Scripps, and Pomona-Pitzer. Freshman Jadyn Myers has been a bright spot for the Austin College lineup, batting a solid .313 from the dish in seventeen at bats. The 'Roos will likely turn to senior pitcher Alexus Johson, who has pitched a team high 16.1 innings this season so far. Austin College has struggled to get balls in play this year which has led to the team batting .177 collectively. The Kangaroo pitching staff has also struggled to hold down opposing offenses and a majority of their games have been lost via the run rule. Last year the Tigers swept the 'Roos in San Antonio. Historically the Tigers hold an overall record of 49-7 vs Austin College.
 
Key To The Series
 
Swipe Second: Austin College has nearly allowed thirty stolen bases this year, so expect Ella Whitacre and Samantha Tagawa to try and turn this series into a track meet on the basepaths.
 
On The Horizon
 
Trinity will make its long awaited home debut against Texas Lutheran in a three game series on February 21st and 22nd.