PRAIRIE VIEW – The top spot in the Southwestern Athletic Conference's Western Division is up for grabs as Prairie View A&M hosts arch-rival Texas Southern for a pivotal series this weekend.

PVAMU/TSU Series Info:
Dates/Times: April 9 – 3 p.m.; April 10 – 12/3 p.m. (DH)
Site: Prairie View, Texas
Stadium: PVAMU Softball Field
Coverage: LIVE STATS

PVAMU News and Notes:
- PVAMU (8-9, 7-2 SWAC) enters the weekend on a bit of a hot streak, having won four straight and six of their last seven outings.

- The Lady Panthers have five hitters with a .300 average or better, led by Kimberly Hernandez's .500 clip at the plate. Among qualified hitters, Maddison Parker's .424 average is tops in the league. Overall, Prairie View A&M boasts the best offense in the league, pacing all SWAC teams in hitting (.289), doubles (27), runs per game (5.0) and slugging percentage (.414).

- The sides have split each of the last eight meetings.

Scouting Texas Southern:
- The Lady Tigers (7-14, 5-1 SWAC) have won five of their past seven outings, with a series win over perennial contender Alabama State and a series sweep versus Alcorn State.

- Crimson Davis is the team's top hitter, boasting a .404 average on the season. Naomi Reyes (3-7 W/L, 3.39 ERA) is the ace of the staff, and teams with Jazmine Gendorf (3-5 W/L, 3.21 ERA) to form one of the league's most formidable pitching duos.

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