Joplin, Mo. - The Missouri Southern Softball team (31-20, 11-13 MIAA) host their final doubleheader in Joplin against the Jets of Newman University for senior day on Saturday, April 27 at 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM at Pat Lipira Softball Complex.

April 27

Game One:
Teams: Missouri Southern vs Newman
First Pitch: 11:00 AM
Location: Joplin, Mo.
Site: Pat Lipira Softball Complex

Game Two:
Teams: Missouri Southern vs Newman
First Pitch: 1:00 PM
Location: Joplin, Mo.
Site: Pat Lipira Softball Complex

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Scouting the Lions
The Missouri Southern softball program has a 31-20 (11-13 MIAA) record as they play their season finale. The Lions followed a six-game losing streak with a split series at Missouri Western (5-7 and 7-1) and a couple losses to Northwest Missouri (1-3 and 1-2). Most recently, The Lions hosted #5 Central Oklahoma where they upset the Broncos in game one, 5-3. But fell in game two, 0-6.

Kylee Jacks leads the Lions in batting average with a .366, hits with 60 and runs with 45. The Lions RBI leader is Taylor Nuckolls with 41. In the circle, Kiki Pickens has thrown the most innings with 111.2 and has a 2.01 ERA and has 105 strikeouts.

Scouting the Jets 
The Jets of Newman University travel to Joplin with a 20-32 (6-18 MIAA) record. The Jets are wrapping up a two week road trip after recently being swept by #9 Pittsburg State (1-6 and 1-3) after splitting with both Nebraska-Kearney (10-2 /5 inn. and 7-11) and Fort Hays State (8-6 and 1-5).

Hayley Bonython leads the Jets in batting average (.371), hits (52), runs (32) and RBIs (39). In the circle, Jackie Gold has thrown the most innings with 127.1 and has a 3.68 ERA and has 91 strikeouts.