Softball Preview: Helias Crusaders vs. Smith-Cotton Tigers
Helias is 4-0 against Smith-Cotton since September of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Helias Crusaders will head out to challenge the Smith-Cotton Tigers at 5:00 p.m. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Helias will roll into the matchup after a wild two-game stretch: they didn't score any runs on Friday, then bounced right back against Lincoln Southeast on Friday. Everything went Helias' way against Lincoln Southeast as Helias made off with a 10-4 victory. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Crusaders have posted since October 2, 2023.
Meanwhile, Smith-Cotton gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Thursday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Marshall , sneaking past 7-6. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Tigers as it put an end to their four-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Everything went Helias' way against Smith-Cotton in their previous meeting back in September of 2023 as Helias made off with a 10-0 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Helias since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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