BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford softball team has a full home week of competition ahead with its first game on Wednesday, Apr. 28 at 6 p.m. against cross-town rival UAB. The Bulldogs will then host conference opponent, ETSU, for a weekend series starting with a doubleheader on Saturday, May 1 at 1 p.m. and a single game on Sunday, May 2 at 3 p.m. at the Samford Softball Field.
 
Samford holds a current overall record of 15-23, 4-8 (SoCon), while UAB sits at 25-17 on its season and 12-4 in Conference USA. ETSU will enter competition with a record of 14-20, 2-12 (SoCon) after splitting a doubleheader against Mercer this past week.

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WEDNESDAY SINGLE GAME
Opponent: vs. UAB (25-17)
Date: Wednesday, Apr. 28
Site: Samford Softball Field     
Time: 6 PM CT
 
COVERAGE:
ESPN+ & Live Stats
 
UAB SERIES HISTORY:

• Samford and UAB have competed against each other 28 times.
• The Blazers hold a 22-6 advantage in the series.
• Earlier this season, UAB captured a 2-0 win over the Bulldogs.

SATURDAY DH
Opponents: vs. ETSU (14-20, 2-12)
Dates: Saturday, May 1
Site:  Samford Softball Field
Time: 1 PM CT | 3 PM CT
 
COVERAGE:
GM1: ESPN+ & Live Stats
GM2: ESPN+ & Live Stats
 
SUNDAY SINGLE GAME 
Opponents: vs. ETSU  
Dates: Sunday, May 2
Site: Samford Softball Field   
Time: 1 PM CT
 
COVERAGE:
ESPN+ & Live Stats
 
ETSU SERIES HISTORY:

• Since 2015, both teams have taken the field together 17 times.
• ETSU holds a 12-5 advantage in the series.
• In their last matchup, the Buccaneers defeated Samford in extra innings, 5-2.

 
BULLDOGS TO WATCH:

• Timberlyn Shurbutt led the Bulldogs this past weekend with one run on three hits throughout all three contests. Shurbutt currently holds a .319 batting average with 38 hits in 119 at bats on the season, while registering a team-high 11 doubles, one triple, six home runs, and 22 RBIs.
• Amanda Briskin and Jordan Moore both drove in one run each against the UNCG Spartans. Briskin has collected 16 runs on 38 hits this season, while Moore is on the rise for the Bulldogs with five runs on six hits, two doubles, and four RBIs as a freshman.

OPPONENT QUICK LOOKS:

• UAB is coming off four-straight wins over fellow C-USA team, UTSA. The Blazers are led at the plate by sophomore Sierra Frazier with 27 runs on 43 hits, eight doubles, one triple, eight home runs, and 20 RBIs this season. In the circle, Amy Woodham is a steady arm for UAB with 21 appearances and 17 starts for an overall record of 6-8. Woodham has pitched 75.2 innings for the Blazers, allowing 30 earned runs on 67 hits and striking out 73 batters at the plate.
• ETSU has found just two wins so far in conference play this season with the Buccaneers capturing their victories against UNCG and Mercer. Nikki Grupp has driven in the most runs this season with 24 RBIs, while logging 12 runs on 22 hits, six doubles, and three home runs. In the circle, Kelly Schmidt has earned a win/loss record of 7-9 in her 19 appearances this season. The right-handed pitcher has registered 78 strikeouts while giving up 36 earned runs in 110.1 innings pitched for a 2.28 ERA.

FOLLOW THE BULLDOGS:
For the latest news and information on Samford softball, visit the official website for Samford Athletics at SamfordSports.com. Fans can also follow the Bulldogs on social media at /SamfordSports (Facebook), @SamfordSB (Twitter), and @SamfordSB (Instagram).