South Dakota Coyotes vs. Kansas Jayhawks: Softball Showdown in Lawrence

VERMILLION, S.D. — The South Dakota Coyotes continue their road trip, heading to Lawrence, Kansas, for a midweek softball matchup against the Kansas Jayhawks. The game is scheduled for Wednesday, March 18, at 12:00 p.m. CST at Arrocha Ballpark.

Game Details

Where: Arrocha Ballpark | Lawrence, Kan.
When: Wednesday, March 18 | 12:00 p.m. CST
Watch: ESPN+ | Live Stats

Last Time Out

The Coyotes recently competed in Columbia, Missouri, against Power Four competition, including Iowa State, Minnesota, and Missouri. They finished the weekend with a 1-3 record, securing a 5-4 victory over Minnesota in their third game. Madison Evans drove in the tying and go-ahead runs with a triple in the seventh inning. Aubrey Lensmeyer earned the win, and Evans was credited with a save.

Prior to the Missouri trip, South Dakota defeated Mount Marty 14-0 in a dominant performance. Autumn Iversen led the offense with five RBIs, going 2-for-3 with a triple, while Madison Evans went 3-for-3 with a triple, a double, three runs scored, and an RBI. Four South Dakota pitchers combined for the shutout.

In the Circle

Madison Evans leads the Coyotes’ pitching staff with a 4.38 ERA, and 88.0 innings pitched. She has recorded 78 strikeouts and allowed 55 earned runs, earning five complete game wins. Evans currently leads the Summit League in both innings pitched and strikeouts.

At the Plate

Brooke Carey leads the team with a .391 batting average, ranking eighth in the Summit League with 36 hits, including nine doubles and 12 RBIs. She has 14 multi-hit games this season. Camryn Kersten is second on the team with a .315 average, three doubles, and 10 RBIs.

About Kansas

Kansas enters the game with a 20-8 overall record and a two-game winning streak, having recently finished a series against Houston with a 2-1 record, including an 18-1 win in five innings and an 11-8 victory.

Presley Limbaugh leads the Jayhawks with a .420 batting average, 37 hits, and 27 runs scored. Ella Boyer provides power with 11 home runs and 39 RBIs. Chloe Barber and Kaelee Washington have each secured five wins in the circle.

Against Kansas

South Dakota’s overall record against Kansas is 1-5, with the last two matchups occurring in 2022 in Lawrence, resulting in losses of 6-14 and 1-6.

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