| March 24, 2006
Contact: Kyle Stephens (210) 458-4551 UTSA returns home to host SFA this weekend Series Notes
SAN ANTONIO - UTSA returns home after playing six straight on the road with a three-game series against Stephen F. Austin on Saturday-Sunday, March 25-26. UTSA Roadrunners (13-8, 7-2 SLC)
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Stephen F. Austin Ladyjacks (9-15, 1-5 SLC) Saturday, March 25 • 1 p.m. (DH)
Sunday, March 26 • 12 p.m.
Roadrunner Field • San Antonio, Texas
Series Record: UTSA leads, 27-14 Week In Review:
UTSA fought back from a pair of tough losses on Saturday to win an 8-0 decision at McNeese State last Sunday. Jessica Denham held the Roadrunner bats in check in 2-1 and 2-0 victories, but UTSA salvaged game three with the run-ruling.
No Place Like Home:
UTSA has made Roadrunner Field a tough place to play for opponents. The Roadrunners are 37-4 (.902) at the facility over the past two seasons and have won 13 straight and 32 of their last 33 home games.
Going, Going, Gone:
UTSA has led the NCAA in home runs per game in each of the last three seasons. The Roadrunners are off to a great start with 39 in their first 21 contests (1.86 per game). Dating back to the beginning of the 2003 season, UTSA has slugged an amazing 323 home runs in 185 games (1.75 average).
Secret Weapon:
The Roadrunners have made a name nationally for their ability to hit the long ball. While UTSA still bats above .300 as a team, the pitching staff is turning heads this year. Senior Hope Ortiz, junior Ursula Mares and sophomore Amanda Nikolenko have keyed UTSA to a 2.75 team earned run average this year, including a sparkling 1.30 ERA in conference play.
SLC Accolades:
Four Roadrunners have garnered Aeropostale/SLC Player of the Week accolades this season. Senior Mel Torres and freshman Brittany Cantu earned Hitter of the Week honors on Feb. 14 and March 7, respectively, while sophomore Amanda Nikolenko has garnered Pitcher of the Week accolades twice (Feb. 14 and March 13). NOTE: No live stats will be available this weekend.
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