Southeast Missouri (14-24) vs. Middle Tennessee (12-18)

Game Information
Dates: Wednesday, April 11, 2012
First Pitch: 3 p.m., CT (DH)
Location: Cape Girardeau, Mo.
Site: Southeast Softball Complex
Head Coaches: Lana Richmond (847-637-2 overall, 269-176 OVC, 30th Season); Sue Nevar (88-148 overall, Fifth Season)

Media Coverage
 
Live Stats: GoSoutheast.com
Southeast Missouri Notes
 
Redhawk Softball Notebook

Scouting the Blue Raiders
Middle Tennessee played for the first time in eight days when it visited Murray State Tuesday. Southeast marks the second Ohio Valley Conference opponent the Blue Raiders face in as many days. Sophomores Kristi Marquez has been one of MTSU's hottest hitters as of late. Marquez boasted a .412 batting average in her last six games. Shelby Stinnett has pitched well for the Blue Raiders, tossing complete games in two of her last three appearances.

Countdown to 850
Lana Richmond is approaching 850 career wins in her 30th season as Southeast's head coach. Richmond, who has coached in a total of 1,486 games, holds an overall record of 847-637-2. She has also won 269 Ohio Valley Conference games, leading the Redhawks to OVC Tournament titles in 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 and 1999, and OVC regular-season crowns in 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 and 1999. Richmond currently ranks 14th in victories among all NCAA Division I head softball coaches.
 
Close Calls
Eleven of Southeast's 12 conference losses have been by no more than two runs. The Redhawks return to action looking to bounce back from a series loss to Jacksonville State on Apr. 6-7.

Marble Stays Strong in the Circle
Sophomore Alora Marble continues to lead Southeast's pitching staff this season. Marble is 8-11 with a team-best 2.69 ERA in 24 appearances and 18 starts. She leads the Redhawks in complete games (14), strikeouts (62) and innings (132.2).
 
Kertz Joins Southeast's Career RBI List
Senior shortstop Renee Kertz cracked Southeast's top-five career leaders in runs batted in against Eastern Illinois (Apr. 4). Kertz, who leads the team with 25 RBI this season, has a total of 112 in her career. She shares the fourth-place spot with Kim Palmer (112, 1996-98). Michelle Summers (2005-08) holds Southeast's all-time career RBI record with 132. Kertz is also fourth in career walks (76) at Southeast.
 
Southeast vs. Middle Tennessee in 2011
Southeast and Middle Tennessee went head-to-head in Murfreesboro, Tenn., last season. The Redhawks split their doubleheader, with the Blue Raiders winning the opening game, 3-2, before falling, 7-3, in the nightcap.

On the Road Again
The Redhawks close their season-long seven-game homestand against Middle Tennessee Wednesday. Southeast, which has lost six of its last seven games, begins a four-game road swing at Austin Peay (Apr. 14-15).