PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas – The Prairie View A&M softball team returns to action on Friday, April 17, as they host Alcorn State in a Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) doubleheader at the PVAMU Softball Complex. First pitch is set for 1:00 p.m., with game two scheduled to begin at 3:00 p.m. Game three is set for noon on Saturday celebrating the seniors after the game.
The Lady Panthers enter their final home games of the season with a 22-14 overall record and an impressive 14-1 mark in conference play, positioning themselves as one of the top teams in the SWAC heading into the final stretch.
Scouting Alcorn State
Alcorn State comes into the matchup at 13-27 overall and 1-14 in conference play but features several key contributors offensively. Rajayla McBride leads the Braves with a .333 batting average, while Yahnya Acevedo follows closely at .330 and serves as a catalyst for the offense. Acevedo leads the team in hits (38), doubles (9), home runs (3), and stolen bases (16), making her one of the Braves' most versatile threats.
Olivia Miller (.280) and Paris Thompson (.269) add depth in the middle of the lineup, combining for six home runs and 36 RBI, while Mariah Morgan provides additional power with three home runs and 20 RBI on the season. As a team, Alcorn State is aggressive on the basepaths, with multiple players posing stolen base threats.
In the circle, the Braves have relied heavily on Chiara Olison and Alainah Felton. Olison leads the staff in innings pitched (107.2) and owns seven wins on the season, while Felton has logged over 80 innings with a 5.02 ERA. Olivia Miller has also contributed in the pitching rotation. As a staff, Alcorn has surrendered a .300-plus opponent batting average, an area Prairie View A&M will look to exploit.
About Prairie View A&M
Prairie View A&M has been dominant offensively throughout the season, boasting one of the most productive lineups in the conference. Freshman Morgan Smith leads the way with a .462 batting average and a .585 on-base percentage, consistently setting the tone at the top of the order.
Senior Mia Nunez has powered the offense with a .347 average, tallying 11 doubles, four triples, six home runs, and a team-high 43 RBI. Senior Kayla Zaid (.380), Junior Kearstin Tinsley (.371), and Senior Dyani McKinley (.366) round out a deep and balanced lineup that can generate runs in a variety of ways. The Lady Panthers have also been aggressive on the basepaths, with several players recording double-digit stolen bases.
In the circle, junior Kayla Adams anchors the pitching staff with a 12-6 record and a 2.81 ERA across 107 innings of work. Sophomore Yasmyn Stewart adds depth with an 8-2 record, giving Prairie View A&M a strong one-two punch in conference play.
Final Word
With the regular season winding down, the Lady Panthers will look to continue their strong conference performance and close out their home schedule on a high note. First pitch for Friday's doubleheader is set for 1:00 p.m. at the PVAMU Softball Complex, with game two to follow at 3:00 p.m.
