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Softball Cameron Brennan

SB Four Bases: Sul Ross State

Greyhounds close out regular season in Alpine, Texas against Sul Ross State

PORTALES, N.M. – Eastern New Mexico Softball wrap up the regular season on Sunday, April 27, against Sul Ross State in Alpine, Texas. The doubleheader is scheduled for 12 p.m. (MST) / 1 p.m. (CST) and 2 p.m. (MST) / 3 p.m. (CST).

TUNE IN

  • The LSC doubleheader will be broadcast on FloCollege. FloCollege is the central location to watch Lone Star Conference live and on-demand events, offering a $14.99 per month pass or $99.99 per year pass. Additionally, those who use a .edu email address from an LSC member institution will be able to sign up at a discounted subscription price of $9.99 per month or $69.99 for the year.
  • Live statistics will be available via Sidearm for both games: ENMU vs SRSU Live Stats Both Games

SERIES INSIGHT

  • Eastern is undefeated in the all-time series with the Lobos, as the Greyhounds hold a 3-0 advantage and 2-0 in conference play.
  • The teams met earlier this season, as ENMU completed a two-game sweep of the doubleheader on March 21. The Greyhounds took the opening game, 9-2, while Eastern tossed a shutout during the second game (4-0).
  • Sul Ross State joined the Lone Star Conference for the 2024-25 season and are in the reclassification period from DIII to DII.
  • The teams first played in 2000, with the Greyhounds winning 20-0 in a game the was just three innings in Portales (2/25/00).

SCOUTING THE GREYHOUNDS

  • Coming into the final series of the regular season, Eastern New Mexico have a 28-24 record overall, with a 21-21 record in conference play. ENMU secured postseason play after a two-game sweep against UT Permian Basin but could finish as high as sixth place in the LSC standings.
  • The Greyhounds are batting .308 batting as a team, having scored 312 runs from 435 hits this season. Eastern have provided 81 doubles, hitting 11 triples, and with 46 home runs. ENMU's pitching staff holds a 4.88 ERA, holding opposing hitters to a .283 batting average and striking out 269 batters.
  • Aylene Lucero has put together a standout season, leading the Greyhounds in batting average (.414), runs (58), and hits (70). Alondra Vasquez supplies a .384 batting average, pacing the Greyhounds with 47 RBIs and 10 home runs.  Valeria Contreras and Christina Meneses are both hitting above .350 this season, as Contreras has scored 49 runs with 57 hits, while Meneses leads the team in doubles with 17.
  • Miranda Guillen and Marissa Rodriguez both tossed complete game shutouts in their last outings, as Guillen leads the Greyhounds with a 14-5 record.  Guillen's 3.32 ERA is a team low, leading the team with 128 strikeouts. Rodriguez and Jordan Rivera both have six wins in the circle this season, with Rivera holding opponents to a .267.

SCOUTING THE LOBOS

  • Sul Ross State will wrap up their first season in Division II on Sunday, holding a 11-40 overall standing, while being 8-34 in the LSC. The Lobos earned a split on Friday against Western New Mexico, coming back to win game two, 9-7.
  • The Lobos have a .232 batting average this season, scoring 136 runs on 273 hits. Sul Ross State have picked up 34 doubles, with four triples, and seven home runs. Pitching wise, SRSU have a 9.54 ERA, giving up 408 runs over 294.1 innings.
  • Leading the Sul Ross State bats, Elizabeth Clemente has a .287 batting average, while Ciera Avila leads the team with 38 hits this season. Tori Owens paces the squad for RBIs with 19, leading the team with eight doubles.
  • Alyvia Quintana is the top pitcher for the Lobos, holding a 7.14 ERA with five wins to lead the team. Leanza Chambers is the other primary starter, making 21 appearances with 18 starts.

Players Mentioned

Valeria Contreras

#5 Valeria Contreras

MIF
5' 7"
Fifth Year
R/R
Aylene Lucero

#10 Aylene Lucero

OF
5' 4"
Graduate Student
R/R
Jordan Rivera

#30 Jordan Rivera

P
5' 6"
Junior
R/R
Marissa Rodriguez

#13 Marissa Rodriguez

P
5' 4"
Junior
L/R
Alondra Vasquez

#29 Alondra Vasquez

UTL
5' 8"
Fifth Year
R/R
Christina Meneses

#15 Christina Meneses

UTL
5' 6"
Freshman
L/R
Miranda Guillen

#11 Miranda Guillen

P
5' 5"
Freshman
R/R

Players Mentioned

Valeria Contreras

#5 Valeria Contreras

5' 7"
Fifth Year
R/R
MIF
Aylene Lucero

#10 Aylene Lucero

5' 4"
Graduate Student
R/R
OF
Jordan Rivera

#30 Jordan Rivera

5' 6"
Junior
R/R
P
Marissa Rodriguez

#13 Marissa Rodriguez

5' 4"
Junior
L/R
P
Alondra Vasquez

#29 Alondra Vasquez

5' 8"
Fifth Year
R/R
UTL
Christina Meneses

#15 Christina Meneses

5' 6"
Freshman
L/R
UTL
Miranda Guillen

#11 Miranda Guillen

5' 5"
Freshman
R/R
P