Quick Hits / Match Notes (Softball)

Team Comparison
    Ottawa (30-15, 18-6 KCAC) vs. Oklahoma Wesleyan (36-10, 19-5 KCAC)

Offense
    OKWU holds the edge in production, hitting .347 with 328 runs and 33 HR
    Ottawa hitting .319 with 251 runs and 23 HR
    Ottawa excels in gap power/speed combo: 2nd nationally in triples (28)

On-Base / Slug
    OKWU: .425 OBP / .523 SLG
    Ottawa: .384 OBP / .500 SLG

Pitching
   OKWU ERA: 2.40
   Ottawa ERA: 2.62
OKWU opponent average .247, Ottawa opponent average .266

Extra Base Impact
    Ottawa: 146 extra base hits (Top 10 nationally)
    OKWU: 142 extra base hits with more home run power

Speed Game
    OKWU more aggressive: 105 stolen bases
    Ottawa: 63 stolen bases

Series Information: Ottawa leads the series with Oklahoma Wesleyan University 16-14. The Eagles won the season series in 2025 2-0, defeating the Braves 5-1 in eight innings in game one and 6-5 in game two at Alumni Park. OU rebounded to take a 5-1 victory over OKWU at the KCAC Tournament on April 30 in Branson, Mo. The Braves have lost three straight at Alumni Park against the Eagles. Ottawa's last win over OKWU in Ottawa was on April 5, 2023, 8-4. The first ever game between the two teams was on March 25, 2006. OU won the game 11-8 in eight innings. 

Ottawa Individual Notes
    Emma Melvin: Leads Ottawa with a .453 AVG (58 hits) | Adds 14 doubles, 30 RBI, and a .517 OBP | Premier contact hitter and table-setter
    Abby Bellamy: Dynamic all-around bat: .394 AVG, 36 runs, 61 hits | Team-high 8 triples and 7 HR | Major extra-base and speed threat
    Brookelynn Becker: Power + production: .360 AVG, 43 runs, 33 RBI | 12 doubles, 7 triples, 5 HR, .662 SLG | One of Ottawa's most complete offensive players
    Braxton Stainbrook: RBI leader: 34 RBI, 6 HR | Adds 13 doubles, 3 triples
    Cece Mora: Consistent bat: .331 AVG, 43 hits, 22 RBI | Gap power with 14 doubles, 3 triples
    Lanie Becker: Workhorse pitcher: 12-6 record, 2.16 ERA, 129.1 IP

Oklahoma Wesleyan Individual Notes
    Megan Rector: Team leader: .436 AVG, 51 RBI 
    Kayli Smith: Power threat: .343 AVG, 12 HR, 35 RBI
    Abby Wade: All-around bat: .386 AVG, 44 hits
    Sylvia Polk: Top arm: 1.58 ERA, 7-3 record
    Haley Vargas: Key contributor in circle: 2.61 ERA