LAKEWOOD, NJ (March 18, 2025) - Georgian Court Softball opens up CACC action this week at home.
Opponent
Holy Family Tigers (8-12, 1-1 CACC)
Where
Lakewood, NJ - GCU Softball Field
When
Wednesday, March 19 - 2 pm (DH)
How to Watch
• Wednesday's games are available via a free-to-view stream on the Georgian Court portal of the CACC Digital Network, powered by HUDL. Live stats are also available on the Lions schedule page.
Previously vs. Holy Family
• Georgian Court's playoff standings took a big hit last season after getting swept at Holy Family.
• Historically, GCU has owned this rivalry, 30-12. Last season's sweep was the Tigers first doubleheader sweep since 2017.
• The Lions led 2-0 entering the bottom of the sixth, but allowed four runs in the inning and the Tigers took game one, 4-2.
• Holy Family put up four run innings in the third and fifth in game two of their 8-2 win.
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Jadalynn Rodriguez and
Kaitlyn Stufft each had an RBI in both ends of the doubleheader.
Last Time Out
• Georgian Court's offense didn't find much success last Friday at St. Thomas Aquinas.
• The Spartans swept the Lions 9-1 and 5-0.
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Cheyenne Jackson's second inning home run in game two was GCU's lone run of the afternoon.
Individual Milestones
• One more win will get
Janelle Blaszka to 30. Just the eighth Lion in the NCAA era to reach that total.
• She also needs just five strikeouts to enter the top-10 in the NCAA-era.
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Cheyenne Jackson and
Gabriella Aleman need one hit for 40.
• Two runs and two RBI will bring
Charlee Mae Sinderud to 20.
CACC Leaders
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Janelle Blaszka is sixth in the CACC in strikeouts per seven innings.
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Kaylin Curro sits fourth in the league in triples. She's also leading the CACC in triples per game.
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Cheyenne Jackson has moved to second in slugging percentage.
• Behind the dish,
Mikayla LaPlaca's five caught stealings are one behind the league leader.
• The Lions defense is third in the CACC with four double plays turned and fourth in total fielding percentage.
• Georgian Court is third scoring 4.17 runs per game.
Who's Hot?
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Kaylin Curro has a seven-game hitting streak with three-multiple hit games in that stretch.
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Cheyenne Jackson is on a power tear with two doubles, two home runs and a triple in her last four games.
• Gabrielle Aleman has a hit in six of her last seven games.
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Ella Moore doubled twice in game two at St. Thomas Aquinas.
About the Opponent
Holy Family Tigers
• Holy Family has already started playing CACC games and are off to a 1-1 start in the league.
• They're 8-12 overall and 2-2 playing on the road.
• The Tigers split with Dominican before getting swept in a doubleheader vs. Lock Haven.
• Holy Family's offense has been carrying them. They have a league-high eight home runs and are hitting .276 as a team.
• Alexis Letizia and Sam Ciasullo each have a pair of home runs and double-digit RBI.
• Paige Tidabeck has been excellent in the circle with a 1.47 ERA in 38 innings. Kinsley Hall has struck out 60 in 51 frames.
• Holy Family has been playing for the extra-base hit. They don't do much running with just seven stolen bases.