ROME- The Shorter Softball team returns to Rome this Wednesday as they host Carson-Newman for a doubleheader series. Both games will be streamed on the CC Digital Network and live stats will be available.  

GAME INFORMATION
Shorter Hawks (3-9, 0-0 CC) vs. Carson-Newman Eagles (7-1, 0-0 SAC)
Date: Wednesday, February 18, 3:00 PM/5:00 PM
Location: Rome, Ga. (Alto Park Softball Complex)
Watch: CC Digital Network
Live Stats: Sidearmstats

NOTES

• The Hawks are looking to return to the win column this Wednesday after struggling in the Sam Baldwin Invitational. 
• The Hawks lost by a combined two runs in their doubleheader against Kentucky Wesleyan. 
• Brayleigh Leone has emerged as a valuable hitter for the Hawks, leading the team in RBI with seven. 
• Trinity Camp recorded her first career hit for Shorter in their last game, which turned into a three-run RBI. 
• Shorter is aiming to find consistency in the circle as they return to Alto. 

SCOUTING THE EAGLES

• Carson-Newman has had a hot start, winning seven out of their first eight games of the 2026 campaign. 
• The Eagles' offense has been hard to stop, outscoring opponents 41-17 with only one home run this season. 
• Carson-Newman boasts a solid pitching rotation with a 1.98 ERA. 
• Senior Abby Martin leads the Eagles in RBI (10) and batting average (.444). 

SERIES HISTORY

• The Hawks are 0-4 against CNU, falling to them in their doubleheader series in 2025. 

FOLLOW THE HAWKS

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