Centenary Softball Research Paper

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IRVING, Texas – As with every series at this time of the season, Centenary softball (11-19, 8-8 Southern Collegiate Athletic) faces a big weekend when it travels to Dallas (9-23, 4-12 SCAC) Thursday night and Friday afternoon, April 13-14.
Already having clinched an SCAC Tournament berth, if Centenary wins the series and Trinity at best splits (against #10 Texas Lutheran), the Ladies will can be no worse than the fourth seed and will be the home team for the first round.

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In the Rankings
When the teams meet on the field this weekend, it could be a busy for both team’s catchers. Centenary ranks 20th in the nation with 2.53 stolen bases per game, while Dallas sits 51st

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