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Bulldogs open season in the Battle at the Bay tournament

Bulldogs open season in the Battle at the Bay tournament

 

HAMPTON/NORFOLK, VA. - The Bryant University softball team begins the 2024 season in the Battle at the Bay tournament hosted by Hampton and Norfolk St. The Bulldogs will face Hampton and Coppin State on Friday and have a doubleheader on Saturday versus Norfolk State.

The Particulars
Friday
Opponents: Hampton | Coppin St.
Location: Lady Pirates Softball Stadium (Baltimore, MD.)
Date: Friday, Feb. 16
Times: 10 AM/12:30 PM
Watch (GM1): FloSports ($)
Live Stats (GM1/2): Stat Broadcast

Saturday
Opponent: Norfolk St.
Location: Norfolk, VA. (NSU Softball Field)
Date: Saturday, Feb. 17
Times: 10 AM/12:30 PM
Live Stats: Sidearm Stats

Series History

  • This is the first matchup between Hampton and the Bulldogs.
  • Bryant faced Coppin St. last year and fell 6-3.
  • NSU is 2-0 all-time against the Black and Gold.

Bulldogs Notes and Notables

  • The Bulldogs have 19 players from last year's team, with six newcomers.
  • Aleix Hudson returns after leading the team in batting average (.333) and hits with 39 while being named to the America East Second Team.
  • Kylie Kenney became the second player in DI program history to record 200+ ks and 20+ wins in a career last season. She had four games of 10+ strikeouts.

Scouting the Competition

  • The Pirates head into the tournament with a 2-2 record. 
  • The Eagles will open their season on Friday after going 16-28 last season and making the conference championship.
  • NSU has a 0-4 record to start the year.