AZUSA, Calif. — Azusa Pacific softball returns to the field Wednesday afternoon, hosting Chaminade for a 4:00 p.m. doubleheader at the Cougar Softball Complex after the two teams split Tuesday's twin bill.
The Cougars enter the day at 14-14 overall and 7-7 in PacWest play, sitting sixth in the conference standings, while Chaminade is 5-16 overall (4-8 PacWest) and ninth in the league.
SERIES QUICK HITS
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Matchup: Azusa Pacific vs. Chaminade
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Date: Wednesday, March 18
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Time: 4:00 p.m. (DH)
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Location: Cougar Softball Complex (Azusa, Calif.)
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All-Time Series: APU leads 38-8
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At Home: APU leads 18-2
LAST TIME OUT
Azusa Pacific and Chaminade split Tuesday's doubleheader in Azusa, with each team showcasing contrasting styles of victory.
The Cougars opened the day with a 6-0 shutout win, led by a dominant performance from Ava Hernandez, who allowed just three hits across seven innings. Offensively, Julia Doan and Hannah Tipton each homered as APU totaled 10 hits.
Chaminade responded in the nightcap with a 6-3 victory, recording 13 hits and capitalizing on a three-run fifth inning. The Cougars were held to four hits in the loss despite a solo home run from Tipton.
PROJECTED PITCHING MATCHUPS
Game 1
Game 2
Hernandez enters the day coming off a complete-game shutout performance and has been the Cougars' most consistent option in the circle this season.
COUGARS TO WATCH
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Julia Doan (CF)
Leads the team with a .404 batting average and 38 hits. Needs 11 hits to reach 100 for her career.
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Hannah Tipton (1B)
Provides power in the middle of the lineup and has already hit multiple home runs in the series.
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Celeste Camarena (2B)
A key table-setter who contributes with both speed and situational hitting.
SCOUTING CHAMINADE
The Silverswords enter Wednesday looking to build off their Game 2 win, where they totaled 13 hits and used timely hitting to secure the victory.
Chaminade features a balanced offensive approach, highlighted by Summer Buck, one of the top hitters in the PacWest, along with consistent production from Gabriella Schneider and Carisma Ta'amai.
BY THE NUMBERS
