Middle Tennessee State University Athletics
Tuesday, April 22
Nashville, TN
5 PM
Middle Tennessee
at
Tennessee State University
Blue Raiders travelling to Nashville to take on TSU
4/1/2025 1:09:00 PM | Softball
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Middle Tennessee softball will travel to Nashville, Tenn., to take on Tennessee State University on Wednesday, April 2. Live stats will be available via Sidearm Live Stats.
The Blue Raiders (17-19, 6-6) are coming off a sweep of the Kennesaw State Owls, where their offense exploded, and the pitching staff dominated. Middle Tennessee hit .395 as a team in the three-game series, led by Macie Harter's .556 batting average. Ansley Blevins powered the lineup with two home runs and five RBIs. The pitching staff matched the offense's success, posting a 1.42 ERA against the Owls. Leila Ammon, Tori Coffman, and Mary Martinez each made two appearances, limiting Kennesaw State to just four earned runs.
Prior to the KSU series, the Blue Raiders edged Memphis in a thriller, winning 8-7. Tied 5-5 entering the seventh inning, Lexi Medlock launched a go-ahead two-run home run to put Middle Tennessee ahead. The Tigers threatened in the bottom half of the inning but fell short. Julia Garcia played a key role, reaching base three times.
The Blue Raiders have collected five weekly awards this season, with Ansley Blevins earning Conference USA Player of the Week honors and both Jana Want and Leila Ammon securing two Freshman of the Week accolades each.
Scouting the opponent
Tennessee State – The 2025 Tennessee State Tigers enter the matchup with an 18-9 overall record, including an 8-3 mark in Ohio Valley Conference play. TSU is riding a six-game win streak. Historically, Middle Tennessee holds a dominant 50-8 record against the Tigers, winning nine of the last 10 meetings. TSU is led by head coach Genee McRath, now in her fourth season. Under her leadership, the Tigers have increased both their overall and conference win totals each year. The offense is paced by Onnika Spencer, who holds a .353 batting average and a team-high eight home runs. On the mound, Reina Castillo has been the Tigers' ace, boasting a team-best 3.33 ERA alongside a 13-3 record.
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Follow Middle Tennessee Softball on social media on Facebook (Blue Raider Softball), Twitter (MT_Softball) and Instagram (@mt_softball).
The Blue Raiders (17-19, 6-6) are coming off a sweep of the Kennesaw State Owls, where their offense exploded, and the pitching staff dominated. Middle Tennessee hit .395 as a team in the three-game series, led by Macie Harter's .556 batting average. Ansley Blevins powered the lineup with two home runs and five RBIs. The pitching staff matched the offense's success, posting a 1.42 ERA against the Owls. Leila Ammon, Tori Coffman, and Mary Martinez each made two appearances, limiting Kennesaw State to just four earned runs.
Prior to the KSU series, the Blue Raiders edged Memphis in a thriller, winning 8-7. Tied 5-5 entering the seventh inning, Lexi Medlock launched a go-ahead two-run home run to put Middle Tennessee ahead. The Tigers threatened in the bottom half of the inning but fell short. Julia Garcia played a key role, reaching base three times.
The Blue Raiders have collected five weekly awards this season, with Ansley Blevins earning Conference USA Player of the Week honors and both Jana Want and Leila Ammon securing two Freshman of the Week accolades each.
Scouting the opponent
Tennessee State – The 2025 Tennessee State Tigers enter the matchup with an 18-9 overall record, including an 8-3 mark in Ohio Valley Conference play. TSU is riding a six-game win streak. Historically, Middle Tennessee holds a dominant 50-8 record against the Tigers, winning nine of the last 10 meetings. TSU is led by head coach Genee McRath, now in her fourth season. Under her leadership, the Tigers have increased both their overall and conference win totals each year. The offense is paced by Onnika Spencer, who holds a .353 batting average and a team-high eight home runs. On the mound, Reina Castillo has been the Tigers' ace, boasting a team-best 3.33 ERA alongside a 13-3 record.
FOLLOW THE BLUE RAIDERS
Follow Middle Tennessee Softball on social media on Facebook (Blue Raider Softball), Twitter (MT_Softball) and Instagram (@mt_softball).
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