Middle Tennesee State University Athletics
Friday, March 26
Murfreesboro, TN
5:00 PM
Middle Tennessee
vs
Georgia Tech
Blue Raiders set for battle against Yellow Jackets
3/25/2021 1:30:00 PM | Softball
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — It's a quick turnaround for Middle Tennessee softball this week, as the Blue Raiders announced a weekend series against Georgia Tech just hours before a run-rule victory over Jacksonville State on Wednesday afternoon.
Games 25-27: Middle Tennessee (13-11, 0-0 C-USA) vs. Georgia Tech (9-18, 4-14 ACC)
» Friday, March 26 | 5 p.m. CT
» Saturday, March 27 | 2 p.m. CT
» Sunday, March 28 | 12 p.m. CT
» 10% maximum capacity; masks and social distancing required
About the Blue Raiders
» This weekend's series marks the first time in program history that a Power 5 team travels to Murfreesboro for a three-game weekend series.
» MT right-hander Corrina Dodd entered Wednesday's game vs. Jacksonville State as the reigning C-USA and TSWA Pitcher of the Week and earned the win, her fifth of the season, when the Blue Raiders beat the Gamecocks.
» Dodd (0.99) and Gretchen Mead (0.98) lead the Blue Raiders in ERA this season.
» Kelci Hill (.343 avg) and Summer Burgess (.312) are tied for the team lead with 24 hits apiece.
» Senior catcher Ryan King leads all recent starters with a .344 batting average after a 2-for-2 day against Jacksonville State.
» MT stole seven bases against Jacksonville State, the most in a single game since Feb. 2018 and tied for the third most in a single game in program history.
» Blue Raider rookies Jaya Herring, Shelby Sargent and Danielle Taitt each got their first career hit against the Gamecocks.
» The Blue Raiders are one week from beginning C-USA play, as MT opens the league slate with four games at Charlotte on April 1-3.
All-time vs. Georgia Tech
» The Blue Raiders and Yellow Jackets have played four times prior to this weekend's series, with both teams winning two games apiece.
» Georgia Tech has never played in Murfreesboro, and MT head coach Jeff Breeden has never played the Yellow Jackets.
Scouting the Yellow Jackets
» Georgia Tech enters the weekend with nine wins, with four coming in ACC play. The Yellow Jackets are 5-4 in their non-conference slate.
» This weekend's series is just the Yellow Jackets' second trip outside the state of Georgia this season, previously winning one of four at NC State in their only set of away games so far this season.
» Junior first baseman Tricia Awald is the standout player for her team, leading the Yellow Jackets in batting average (.392), hits (31) and home runs (7).
» Upperclassmen Madison McPherson (20 appearances, 4.01 ERA) and Morgan Bruce (17 appearances, 5.37 ERA) will likely see the most time in the circle for the Yellow Jackets.
Next Time Out
» MT is set to travel to Murray State on Tuesday, March 30 before opening Conference USA play at Charlotte next weekend.
Follow the Blue Raiders on Twitter (@MT_Softball), Facebook (Blue Raider Softball) and Instagram (@mt_softball).
Games 25-27: Middle Tennessee (13-11, 0-0 C-USA) vs. Georgia Tech (9-18, 4-14 ACC)
» Friday, March 26 | 5 p.m. CT
» Saturday, March 27 | 2 p.m. CT
» Sunday, March 28 | 12 p.m. CT
» 10% maximum capacity; masks and social distancing required
About the Blue Raiders
» This weekend's series marks the first time in program history that a Power 5 team travels to Murfreesboro for a three-game weekend series.
» MT right-hander Corrina Dodd entered Wednesday's game vs. Jacksonville State as the reigning C-USA and TSWA Pitcher of the Week and earned the win, her fifth of the season, when the Blue Raiders beat the Gamecocks.
» Dodd (0.99) and Gretchen Mead (0.98) lead the Blue Raiders in ERA this season.
» Kelci Hill (.343 avg) and Summer Burgess (.312) are tied for the team lead with 24 hits apiece.
» Senior catcher Ryan King leads all recent starters with a .344 batting average after a 2-for-2 day against Jacksonville State.
» MT stole seven bases against Jacksonville State, the most in a single game since Feb. 2018 and tied for the third most in a single game in program history.
» Blue Raider rookies Jaya Herring, Shelby Sargent and Danielle Taitt each got their first career hit against the Gamecocks.
» The Blue Raiders are one week from beginning C-USA play, as MT opens the league slate with four games at Charlotte on April 1-3.
All-time vs. Georgia Tech
» The Blue Raiders and Yellow Jackets have played four times prior to this weekend's series, with both teams winning two games apiece.
» Georgia Tech has never played in Murfreesboro, and MT head coach Jeff Breeden has never played the Yellow Jackets.
Scouting the Yellow Jackets
» Georgia Tech enters the weekend with nine wins, with four coming in ACC play. The Yellow Jackets are 5-4 in their non-conference slate.
» This weekend's series is just the Yellow Jackets' second trip outside the state of Georgia this season, previously winning one of four at NC State in their only set of away games so far this season.
» Junior first baseman Tricia Awald is the standout player for her team, leading the Yellow Jackets in batting average (.392), hits (31) and home runs (7).
» Upperclassmen Madison McPherson (20 appearances, 4.01 ERA) and Morgan Bruce (17 appearances, 5.37 ERA) will likely see the most time in the circle for the Yellow Jackets.
Next Time Out
» MT is set to travel to Murray State on Tuesday, March 30 before opening Conference USA play at Charlotte next weekend.
Follow the Blue Raiders on Twitter (@MT_Softball), Facebook (Blue Raider Softball) and Instagram (@mt_softball).
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