ALEXANDRIA, LA - The Louisiana State University of Alexandria softball team opens the 2026 season in the LCU Softball Tournament, their first game is against Nelson University (TX) 
 
GAME INFORMATION
Thursday, Jan 29
3:00 PM
Vs Nelson University (TX)
Champions Park | Alexandria, LA
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5:00 PM
Vs Central Baptist College
Champions Park | Alexandria, LA
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Saturday, Jan 31
12:00 PM
Vs Embry-Riddle Aeronautical (Arz)
Wildcat Park | Pineville, LA
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SCOUTING NELSON (TX.)
The Generals have a 1-0 lead over the Nelson Lions from a previous match-up in 2019. Last year, the Lions recorded a 22-27 record last season.  
 
The Lions' Sasha Jennings was named First Team All-SAC last season. Jennings led Nelson with a batting average of .465. She also led the Lions in runs scored with a total of 42.
 
SCOUTING CENTRAL BAPTIST
The Generals are 13-7 against the CBC Mustangs all-time. The Mustangs finished the 2025 season with a record of 31-27.
 
The team posted a batting average of .295 and an on-base percentage of .370. They hit a total of 31 home runs over the campaign. Their '25 season ended in the NAIA Opening Round.
 
 Melanie Phillips had a 2.31 WHIP in the 2025 season as a junior with the Mustangs. Alex Jeter had the fewest runs allowed on the team during the 2025 season, allowing 0 runs for 18 times.
 
SCOUT EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL (ARIZ.)
This is the first time the Generals will face the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Eagles. The Eagles are coming off a 28-13 overall record while going 14-6 in GSAC play.
 
The Eagle's hit .345 as a team, led by Leah Salas (.496) and Jade Bayless (.416). ERAU recorded 35 home runs and 257 runs scored.
 
In the circle, the Eagles posted a 2.82 earned run average and a WHIP of 1.40. They struck out 240 hitters as a staff. Vanessa Brink led the pitching staff with a record of 20-6 and an ERA of 1.73.
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