Noey Ruiz and Jessica Parish in action
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Concordia Texas to square off against Hardin-Simmons this weekend

3/6/2014 5:00:00 PM

AUSTIN, Texas – Fresh off an offensive explosion and three-game sweep at Sul Ross State, the Concordia University Texas softball team will continue American Southwest Conference (ASC) play by hosting Hardin-Simmons this weekend at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock. The set opens with a 5 p.m. doubleheader on Friday and will conclude at 10 a.m. Saturday with a single contest.

The Tornados (8-6, 6-3 ASC) rebounded last weekend by outscoring the Lady Lobos 34-10. Concordia Texas also stole 14 bases and hit three home runs during the sweep.

Jessica Parish leads the Tornados at the plate with a .525 batting average. The senior infielder has recorded five doubles, a homer and 15 RBIs. Hanna Contreras leads the conference with four round-trippers and 17 RBIs.

Zalysa Perez leads Concordia's pitching staff with a 5-3 record. The right-hander also has struck out 21 hitters in 46.1 innings.

The Cowgirls (5-7, 3-7 ASC) swept an ASC series against Texas-Dallas last weekend in Abilene. Hardin-Simmons has registered a .234 batting average and 6.77 ERA. Kara LeLeux leads the club with a .414 batting average and seven RBIs.

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Games #15-17
Concordia Texas Tornados (8-6, 6-3 ASC)
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Hardin-Simmons Cowgirls (5-7, 3-7 ASC)

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Friday, March 7 – 5/7 p.m.
Saturday, March 8 – 10 a.m.
Old Settlers Park
Round Rock, Texas

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Hardin-Simmons leads, 23-17

Last Meeting
Concordia Texas 7, Hardin-Simmons 6
(April 13, 2013  •  Cedar Park, Texas)
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