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Jennies Softball Set for Six-Game Homestand

Game 1: Central Missouri (8-17, 2-2 MIAA) vs. Washburn (20-11, 2-2 MIAA)
Saturday, Mar. 26 | 1 p.m. | Warrensburg, Mo. (South Recreation Complex)

Game 2: Central Missouri vs. Washburn
Saturday, Mar. 26 | 3 p.m. | Warrensburg, Mo. (South Recreation Complex)

Game 3: Central Missouri vs. vs. Emporia State (12-16, 1-3 MIAA) 
Sunday Mar. 27 |  12 p.m. | Warrensburg, Mo. (South Recreation Complex)

Game 4: Central Missouri vs. Emporia State
Sunday, Mar. 27 |  2 p.m. | Warrensburg, Mo. (South Recreation Complex)

Game 5: Central Missouri vs. Rockhurst (8-14, 3-5 GLVC)
Tuesday, Mar. 29 |  3 p.m. | Warrensburg, Mo. (South Recreation Complex)

Game 6: Central Missouri vs. Rockhurst
Tuesday, Mar. 29 |  5 p.m. | Warrensburg, Mo. (South Recreation Complex)

UCM Stats | UCM Roster | Emporia State Roster | Washburn Roster | Rockhurst Roster
Scene Setter
  • Central Missouri Jennies softball (8-17, 2-2 MIAA) is scheduled to host six games, including two MIAA doubleheaders and a non-conference twin bill, March 25, 26 and 29 at Jennies Field at the South Recreation Complex. The Jennies welcome the Emporia State Hornets (12-16, 1-3 MIAA) for an MIAA twin bill Friday, March 25, at 3 p.m. before entertaining the Washburn Ichabods (20-11, 2-2 MIAA) in an MIAA DH Saturday, March 26, at 1 p.m. UCM is slated to wrap up its homestand with a 3 p.m. doubleheader Tuesday, March 29, against the Rockhurst Hawks (8-14, 3-5 GLVC).
  • The Jennies are coming off a 1-3 record in the Fairfield Inn and Suites Classic March 19-20 in Warrensburg. The Jennies defeated No. 10 Augustana (S.D.), 8-7 in nine innings Saturday, while falling to St. Cloud State twice, 5-4 and 4-2 in eight innings, and Augustana Sunday, March 20, 12-0 in five innings. 
Quick Hits
  • Through 25 games, the Jennies are led offensively by Aubrie McRoberts (.333 avg., 20 H, 12 R, 2 RBI, 4 BB, 7 SB), Ashlyn Cook (.276 avg., 21 H, 10 R, 6 2B, 1 3B, 10 RBI, 7 BB, 12 SB), Jessica Sader (.261 avg., 18 H, 11 R, 5 2B, 1 HR, 11 RBI, 4 BB) and Makenzie McAtee (.261 avg., 18 H, 8 R, 5 2B, 1 HR, 10 RBI, 7 BB, 1 SB). 
  • In the circle, UCM is paced by right-hander Kyleigh Lay (4-4, 3.50 ERA, 3 CG, 1 SV, 54.0 IP, 47 H, 34 R, 27 ER, 29 BB, 66 SO). 
  • As a team, Central Missouri is hitting .260 while giving up .295­ hitting to its opponents. The Jennies have a 4.37 team ERA and .970 fielding percentage. 
  • In the latest MIAA statistics, Central Missouri is ranked 13th in hitting (.260), 10th in pitching (4.37) and fourth in fielding (.970). 
  • Cook is eighth in the MIAA in stolen bases through 25 games with 12. 
  • UCM is picked to finish second in the MIAA preseason coaches' poll. 
  • The Jennies are coming off a 2021 season that saw them post a 38-14 overall record and a 20-6 MIAA mark and capture the MIAA Softball Tournament Championship. 
Series History
  • Emporia State: The Hornets and Jennies will meet for the 103rd time in the all-time series Friday. Emporia leads the series, 61-42. Last season, the Jennies went 2-0 against the Hornets.
  • Washburn: Central Missouri and Washburn have met 98 times in the all-time series going into Saturday. The Jennies lead the all-time series 52-46. The last meeting was in 2021, with UCM going 3-2 against Washburn. 
  • Rockhurst: UCM leads the all-time series against Rockhurst 9-2. The last time the Jennies and Hawks met was in 2020, with UCM falling to Rockhurst, 3-1, in Topeka, Kan. 
Head Coach Susan Anderson
  • Susan Anderson is in her 16th season as the head coach for the Jennies softball program. She has a record of 462-336 (.579) in her 16 seasons in Warrensburg and a career record of 643-508 (.559­) in 24 seasons. 
Up Next
  • The Jennies head to Oklahoma for a pair of MIAA doubleheaders, beginning with a twin bill at Northeastern State in Tahlequah April 1 before concluding with a DH at Rogers State in Claremore April 2. 
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Players Mentioned

Ashlyn Cook

#13 Ashlyn Cook

OF
5' 7"
Redshirt Junior
R/R
Kyleigh Lay

#14 Kyleigh Lay

P
5' 7"
Redshirt Junior
R/R
Makenzie McAtee

#22 Makenzie McAtee

1B/OF
5' 11"
Redshirt Junior
L/L
Aubrie McRoberts

#4 Aubrie McRoberts

IF/OF
5' 8"
Sophomore
L/R
Jessica Sader

#16 Jessica Sader

IF
5' 10"
Redshirt Junior
R/R

Players Mentioned

Ashlyn Cook

#13 Ashlyn Cook

5' 7"
Redshirt Junior
R/R
OF
Kyleigh Lay

#14 Kyleigh Lay

5' 7"
Redshirt Junior
R/R
P
Makenzie McAtee

#22 Makenzie McAtee

5' 11"
Redshirt Junior
L/L
1B/OF
Aubrie McRoberts

#4 Aubrie McRoberts

5' 8"
Sophomore
L/R
IF/OF
Jessica Sader

#16 Jessica Sader

5' 10"
Redshirt Junior
R/R
IF