SHREVEPORT-After an exciting non-conference win over in-state rival, Northwestern State, on Wednesday evening, the Centenary softball team will host Oakland in its Summit League opener on Friday and Saturday.
The Ladies (6-9) will play the Golden Grizzlies in a double-header on Friday beginning at 4:00 pm, followed by a single game on Saturday at 2:00 pm.
Centenary is led offensively by senior Haley Bassett with a .356 clip with a team-leading 16 hits and six doubles. Junior Sara Dornelas is hitting .308 and leading the pitching staff with a 3.26 ERA and a 6-6 record in 62.1 inning of work.
The Ladies will meet Oakland for the 24th time in history as the Golden Grizzlies hold a 13-10 series record over Centenary heading into Friday's contest. The two teams met in Michigan last season where the Ladies dropped two out of three to the Golden Grizzlies.
Oakland is currently 6-13 on the season and hasn't played a home game yet this season. Leah DiCristofaro is leading the offense with a .409 average and a team-best 11 RBI. Kelsey Krych and Katie Dreyer are also hitting above the .300 mark with a .351 and .333 clip, respectively.
On the mound for the Golden Grizzlies, Brittany Dole holds a 1.68 ERA and a 4-7 overall mark through 62.2 innings pitched.
Following the weekend series, Centenary will travel to Louisiana-Monroe for a mid-week contest against the Warhawks on Wednesday at 6:00 pm before hosting Summit League Defending Champion North Dakota State.
