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Lumberjacks Return to Nacogdoches for First Home SLC Series
3/19/2026 3:07:00 PM | Softball
SFA is looking to rebound from a midweek loss and secure their first SLC series win against UIW.
NACOGDOCHES, Texas- The Stephen F. Austin softball team returns home for the first time in a month as they host UIW for their first home conference series of the season.
WHERE TO TUNE IN
• Friday's game will NOT be broadcasted due to conflict with baseball.
• Saturday's doubleheader will be on ESPN+.
• Live stats will be available on sfajacks.com
LAST TIME OUT
• Kaylee Paul led the team with two hits including a double.
• Kara Pride joined Paul with a double.
• Jordyn Ages pitched five shutout innings of relief allowing four hits, one walk and struck out six batters.
SCOUTING UIW
• The UIW Cardinals enter this weekend series with a 19-10 record and a 4-2 conference record which sits them in a three-way tie for third.
• After a sweep of TAMUCC, UIW dropped last weekend's series against Nicholls.
• Victoria Altamirano leads the team with a .405 batting average, 34 hits, 10 doubles, eight home runs, and 34 RBIs.
• Jaisy Caceres follows Altamirano with a .390 average, 32 hits, seven doubles, and 21 RBIs.
• Dominique Guerra leads the team with seven stolen bases this season.
• In the circle, UIW is led by Bella Mitchell who has a 3.87 ERA, a 6-3 record in 17 appearances and 50.2 innings of work.
• Jenny Robledo leads the staff with 31 strikeouts followed closely by Mitchell who has 30.
BOMBS AWAY
• The Jacks have hit 17 home runs this season.
• Malia Jones leads the team with seven.
• Ella Hill is second on the team with four, three of which she hit during the first day of the Roadrunner Classic.
• Kara Pride and Adelyn Becerra each have two while Lilly Bean and Kaylee Paul each have one.
PITCHING ON LOCKDOWN
• The staff for SFA boasts a second best 3.09 ERA in the conference this season, led by Amelia Hatthorn who has a 2.46 ERA.
• Crimson Bryant is the strikeout queen with 63 on the season including 14 in her Lumberjack debut after transferring from UT Tyler. Bryant leads the team with 62.1 innings pitched.
• Amelia Hatthorn leads the Jacks with 19 appearances and a 5-1 record in 42.2 innings of work.
CONFERENCE RANKINGS
• Ellie Vance is third in the conference with 39 hits.
• Malia Jones is tied for second with seven home runs.
• Jamie Varga is third with 19 drawn walks.
• Amelia Hatthorn has the fourth best ERA in the conference at 2.46.
• Crimson Bryant has the fourth lowest opposing batting average at .230.
• Bryant is second with 63 strikeouts on the season.
THE 'JACKS HAVE GONE MOBILE
SFA Athletics' newest mobile phone application is designed to bring Lumberjack fans closer to the action than ever before. Available now on both the App Store and Google Play, the new SFA Athletics app delivers schedules, scores, rosters, news, ticket access, and exclusive content right to your phone. Fans can also receive push notifications, so they never miss a moment of the action. Download now: Official SFA Athletics App.
FOLLOW THE JACKS
For all the latest information on SFA softball, visit SFAjacks.com. For up-to-the-minute updates, follow the Jacks on X, Instagram, and Facebook.
WHERE TO TUNE IN
• Friday's game will NOT be broadcasted due to conflict with baseball.
• Saturday's doubleheader will be on ESPN+.
• Live stats will be available on sfajacks.com
LAST TIME OUT
• Kaylee Paul led the team with two hits including a double.
• Kara Pride joined Paul with a double.
• Jordyn Ages pitched five shutout innings of relief allowing four hits, one walk and struck out six batters.
SCOUTING UIW
• The UIW Cardinals enter this weekend series with a 19-10 record and a 4-2 conference record which sits them in a three-way tie for third.
• After a sweep of TAMUCC, UIW dropped last weekend's series against Nicholls.
• Victoria Altamirano leads the team with a .405 batting average, 34 hits, 10 doubles, eight home runs, and 34 RBIs.
• Jaisy Caceres follows Altamirano with a .390 average, 32 hits, seven doubles, and 21 RBIs.
• Dominique Guerra leads the team with seven stolen bases this season.
• In the circle, UIW is led by Bella Mitchell who has a 3.87 ERA, a 6-3 record in 17 appearances and 50.2 innings of work.
• Jenny Robledo leads the staff with 31 strikeouts followed closely by Mitchell who has 30.
BOMBS AWAY
• The Jacks have hit 17 home runs this season.
• Malia Jones leads the team with seven.
• Ella Hill is second on the team with four, three of which she hit during the first day of the Roadrunner Classic.
• Kara Pride and Adelyn Becerra each have two while Lilly Bean and Kaylee Paul each have one.
PITCHING ON LOCKDOWN
• The staff for SFA boasts a second best 3.09 ERA in the conference this season, led by Amelia Hatthorn who has a 2.46 ERA.
• Crimson Bryant is the strikeout queen with 63 on the season including 14 in her Lumberjack debut after transferring from UT Tyler. Bryant leads the team with 62.1 innings pitched.
• Amelia Hatthorn leads the Jacks with 19 appearances and a 5-1 record in 42.2 innings of work.
CONFERENCE RANKINGS
• Ellie Vance is third in the conference with 39 hits.
• Malia Jones is tied for second with seven home runs.
• Jamie Varga is third with 19 drawn walks.
• Amelia Hatthorn has the fourth best ERA in the conference at 2.46.
• Crimson Bryant has the fourth lowest opposing batting average at .230.
• Bryant is second with 63 strikeouts on the season.
THE 'JACKS HAVE GONE MOBILE
SFA Athletics' newest mobile phone application is designed to bring Lumberjack fans closer to the action than ever before. Available now on both the App Store and Google Play, the new SFA Athletics app delivers schedules, scores, rosters, news, ticket access, and exclusive content right to your phone. Fans can also receive push notifications, so they never miss a moment of the action. Download now: Official SFA Athletics App.
FOLLOW THE JACKS
For all the latest information on SFA softball, visit SFAjacks.com. For up-to-the-minute updates, follow the Jacks on X, Instagram, and Facebook.
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