Friday, February 17
College Station
3:00 PM
Texas A&M
vs
SFA
No. 17 Texas A&M Welcomes SFA, Missouri State and New Mexico for Texas A&M Invitational
Feb 16, 2017 | Softball
COLLEGE STATION – The No. 17 Texas A&M softball teams hosts Stephen F. Austin, Missouri State and New Mexico in the Texas A&M Invitational beginning Friday at the Aggie Softball Complex.
The Aggies (5-0) are coming off a 2-0 win at home against Sam Houston State Wednesday night and are led offensively by junior Tori Vidales, who is first on the team in batting average (.385), RBI (5), runs (5) and slugging percentage (.846).
The Maroon and White are bolstered by a 1.48 team ERA, led by sophomore Samantha Show (2-0, 0.00 ERA) and junior Trinity Harrington (2-0, 0.54), who tossed a one-hit complete-game shutout against the Bearkats.
SFA enters the weekend with a 0-5 record after the Bulldog Classic and are paced offensively by Lauren Becker, who is batting .455 with a double, three walks and a run scored. In the circle, Makayla Sikes is 0-2 with a 2.13 ERA in 12.2 innings and 10 strikeouts.
Friday and Sunday's games will be the 61st and 62nd installment of the series, as Texas A&M holds a 55-5 advantage over the Ladyjacks.
Missouri State is coming off a 2-3 weekend at the Louisiana Tech Invitational. Reigning NFCA National Player of the Week, Mary Stephens, powers the offense hitting .692 with three home runs, two doubles and 11 RBI.
The Aggies hold a 10-1 lead in the series history, and won the last meeting, 2-1, on Feb. 15, 2015.
New Mexico went 4-1 in the opening weekend at the Kajikawa Classic, defeating Seattle, St. Mary's, Western Michigan and UC Riverside. Jasmine Casados wrapped up the tournament with a .533 average with two doubles and two RBI. Tess McPhereson went 3-0, threw two complete-game shutouts and struck out eight.
Saturday's contest will be the 24th in series history as the Aggies lead, 17-6. The two teams met last season at the Mary Nutter Classic in which Texas A&M used a feverish rally in the seventh, scoring five runs to win 8-7.
All five Aggie games can be heard locally on Willy 1550 AM or online at www.12thMan.com/listen.
Season and individual tickets for the 2017 season may be purchased in person at the Kyle Field or Reed Arena box offices, online at www.12thman.com/tickets or by phone at 888-99-AGGIE or 979-845-2311.
Gig 'Em Group Packs are available for groups of 20 or more and can enjoy $3 tickets and a special pregame group experience (when available) while those of 50 or more receive $3 tickets and a concessions voucher of a $50 value. If interested, contact 12thManMarketing@athletics.tamu.edu.
Texas A&M Athletics is committed to providing the 12th Man with the safest environment possible at its athletic venues. Be prepared on game day by reviewing the 12-1-1 Gig 'Em Rule. Visit www.12thman.com/beclear for all information regarding the clear bag policy.
To learn more about Texas A&M softball, log on to 12thMan.com or follow @AggieSoftball on Twitter.
The Aggies (5-0) are coming off a 2-0 win at home against Sam Houston State Wednesday night and are led offensively by junior Tori Vidales, who is first on the team in batting average (.385), RBI (5), runs (5) and slugging percentage (.846).
The Maroon and White are bolstered by a 1.48 team ERA, led by sophomore Samantha Show (2-0, 0.00 ERA) and junior Trinity Harrington (2-0, 0.54), who tossed a one-hit complete-game shutout against the Bearkats.
SFA enters the weekend with a 0-5 record after the Bulldog Classic and are paced offensively by Lauren Becker, who is batting .455 with a double, three walks and a run scored. In the circle, Makayla Sikes is 0-2 with a 2.13 ERA in 12.2 innings and 10 strikeouts.
Friday and Sunday's games will be the 61st and 62nd installment of the series, as Texas A&M holds a 55-5 advantage over the Ladyjacks.
Missouri State is coming off a 2-3 weekend at the Louisiana Tech Invitational. Reigning NFCA National Player of the Week, Mary Stephens, powers the offense hitting .692 with three home runs, two doubles and 11 RBI.
The Aggies hold a 10-1 lead in the series history, and won the last meeting, 2-1, on Feb. 15, 2015.
New Mexico went 4-1 in the opening weekend at the Kajikawa Classic, defeating Seattle, St. Mary's, Western Michigan and UC Riverside. Jasmine Casados wrapped up the tournament with a .533 average with two doubles and two RBI. Tess McPhereson went 3-0, threw two complete-game shutouts and struck out eight.
Saturday's contest will be the 24th in series history as the Aggies lead, 17-6. The two teams met last season at the Mary Nutter Classic in which Texas A&M used a feverish rally in the seventh, scoring five runs to win 8-7.
All five Aggie games can be heard locally on Willy 1550 AM or online at www.12thMan.com/listen.
Season and individual tickets for the 2017 season may be purchased in person at the Kyle Field or Reed Arena box offices, online at www.12thman.com/tickets or by phone at 888-99-AGGIE or 979-845-2311.
Gig 'Em Group Packs are available for groups of 20 or more and can enjoy $3 tickets and a special pregame group experience (when available) while those of 50 or more receive $3 tickets and a concessions voucher of a $50 value. If interested, contact 12thManMarketing@athletics.tamu.edu.
Texas A&M Athletics is committed to providing the 12th Man with the safest environment possible at its athletic venues. Be prepared on game day by reviewing the 12-1-1 Gig 'Em Rule. Visit www.12thman.com/beclear for all information regarding the clear bag policy.
To learn more about Texas A&M softball, log on to 12thMan.com or follow @AggieSoftball on Twitter.
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