Softball Heads to Memphis for Blues City Classic

Friday, February 24

Memphis, Tenn.

7:00 PM

Southeast Missouri State University

Western Illinois

Renee Kertz earned ULM Mardi Gras Classic MVP two weeks ago.

2/22/2012 2:14:00 PM | Softball

The Southeast Missouri softball team heads to Memphis to compete in the Blues City Classic.

By: By Sean Stevenson, Southeast Missouri Sports Information

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The Southeast Missouri softball team will travel to Memphis, Tenn. on Friday to participate in the Blues City Classic hosted by the University of Memphis. The three-day, six-team tournament will be held at the Tiger Softball Complex. The Redhawks begin tournament play with a doubleheader Friday evening against Miami (Ohio) at 5:00 p.m. and Western Illinois immediately following.

A total of 15 games will be played with five games on Friday, six on Saturday, and the final four on Sunday.

The Redhawks enter the tournament with a 4-2 overall record. The Redhawks won the ULM Mardi Gras Classic two weeks ago after going 4-1 in the tournament. Senior infielder Renee Kertz was named tournament Most Valuable Player. Alora Marble, Shea Cothren, and Lindsey Patterson each earned All-Tournament honors.

Fans can follow the action at the Blues City Classic through live stats through Gametracker as well as a live blog for each day of the tournament. Links can be found on the Blue City Classic tournament page at www.gotigersgo.com.