Thursday, April 2
Statesboro, GA
6 PM
Georgia Southern University
vs
ULM
PREVIEW: Eagles Look to Extend Win Streak Against ULM
4/1/2026 5:00:00 PM | Softball
STATESBORO – The Georgia Southern Eagles (16-18, 4-5 SBC) return home to Beautiful Eagle Field for a conference series against the ULM Warhawks (23-17, 6-3 SBC), as the Eagles look to build momentum in league play.
With conference standings beginning to take shape, the series presents an important opportunity for Georgia Southern to gain ground and continue developing consistency on both sides of the ball.
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Series History
ULM holds a 25-10 advantage in the all-time series. The Warhawks claimed the most recent meeting with a 9-2 win on May 8, 2025, while Georgia Southern's last victory in the series came in a 3-1 win on March 18, 2023.
Scouting the Eagles
Georgia Southern enters the series hitting .284 as a team with 249 hits and 144 RBI, showing the ability to produce throughout the lineup.
Freshman Jaycee Bilbrey has continued to be a steady presence, batting .368 with 35 hits and 15 RBI, while Kayla Christensen leads the team with 39 hits and is hitting .364 with 31 runs scored.
Senior Emma Davis has been a key contributor in the middle of the lineup, batting .365 with a team-high 24 RBI, while Delanie Thames provides power with nine home runs and 36 RBI along with a .731 slugging percentage.
In the circle, Alana Barnard leads the staff with 73.1 innings pitched and seven complete games, while Bailey Holland has added six wins and over 70 innings of work, giving the Eagles multiple options in the rotation.
Scouting The Warhawks
The Warhawks are hitting .283 as a team with 291 hits and 144 RBI, showing the ability to generate offense consistently throughout the order.
Hollie Thomas leads the offense, batting .328 with 41 hits, 11 doubles, five home runs, and 25 RBI, while Morgan Brown adds power with a .336 average, nine doubles, four home runs, and 26 RBI.
In the circle, Ashanti McDade leads the group with a 9-8 record and a 2.49 ERA across 92.2 innings, while Skylar Waggoner has added depth with a 2.88 ERA and 58 strikeouts in 85.0 innings. The staff has combined for 187 strikeouts, emphasizing an ability to miss bats and control opposing offenses.
Combined with their offensive depth and pitching strength, ULM presents a well-rounded challenge for Georgia Southern in conference play.
First pitch for the series opener is set for 6:05 p.m. ET, as the Eagles look to defend home field and extend their momentum, aiming to push their winning streak to five games.
With conference standings beginning to take shape, the series presents an important opportunity for Georgia Southern to gain ground and continue developing consistency on both sides of the ball.
Important Links
Watch
Live Stats
Game Notes
Twitter/X
Series History
ULM holds a 25-10 advantage in the all-time series. The Warhawks claimed the most recent meeting with a 9-2 win on May 8, 2025, while Georgia Southern's last victory in the series came in a 3-1 win on March 18, 2023.
Scouting the Eagles
Georgia Southern enters the series hitting .284 as a team with 249 hits and 144 RBI, showing the ability to produce throughout the lineup.
Freshman Jaycee Bilbrey has continued to be a steady presence, batting .368 with 35 hits and 15 RBI, while Kayla Christensen leads the team with 39 hits and is hitting .364 with 31 runs scored.
Senior Emma Davis has been a key contributor in the middle of the lineup, batting .365 with a team-high 24 RBI, while Delanie Thames provides power with nine home runs and 36 RBI along with a .731 slugging percentage.
In the circle, Alana Barnard leads the staff with 73.1 innings pitched and seven complete games, while Bailey Holland has added six wins and over 70 innings of work, giving the Eagles multiple options in the rotation.
Scouting The Warhawks
The Warhawks are hitting .283 as a team with 291 hits and 144 RBI, showing the ability to generate offense consistently throughout the order.
Hollie Thomas leads the offense, batting .328 with 41 hits, 11 doubles, five home runs, and 25 RBI, while Morgan Brown adds power with a .336 average, nine doubles, four home runs, and 26 RBI.
In the circle, Ashanti McDade leads the group with a 9-8 record and a 2.49 ERA across 92.2 innings, while Skylar Waggoner has added depth with a 2.88 ERA and 58 strikeouts in 85.0 innings. The staff has combined for 187 strikeouts, emphasizing an ability to miss bats and control opposing offenses.
Combined with their offensive depth and pitching strength, ULM presents a well-rounded challenge for Georgia Southern in conference play.
First pitch for the series opener is set for 6:05 p.m. ET, as the Eagles look to defend home field and extend their momentum, aiming to push their winning streak to five games.
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