Oklahoma State University Athletics
Cowgirls Set to Face North Texas
February 21, 2006 | Cowgirl Softball
Oklahoma State's softball team will gear up for its first road test when it travels to Denton, Texas to face North Texas on Wednesday at 5 p.m. The Cowgirls enter the contest with a 2-4 record after run ruling Texas-San Antonio last week. Lauren Kitchens scored the game ending run in the bottom of the fifth. Kitchens went 2-for-2 in the game and scored two runs, while Kim Kaye and Shanel Scott each drove in two runs. North Texas recently reinstated its program in 2004 and OSU is 2-2 against the Mean Green in that time. The Cowgirls own a 4-2 all-time series edge against UNT. The Mean Green come into the game with a 4-6 record after splitting a doubleheader with Nicholls State. UNT is led by Kristina Fowler both on the mound and at the plate. Fowler is hitting .321 on the year, while she is 3-2 with a 3.53 ERA as a pitcher.
Scott Sets Steals Mark
Junior outfielder Shanel Scott came into the season needing just three stolen bases to pass former Cowgirl great Cyndi Smith for the all-time lead. It did not take Scott long to get the mark, Scott stole three bases at the Campbell/Cartier Classic to open the season. She got her first steal in the season opener against Cal Poly. She was kept off the bases until the final game of the tournament when she stole two bases against UC-Santa Barbara. Scott is currently hitting .333 on the season and is 3-3 on stolen base attempts.
Transfers Making Impact
Junior college transfers Chelsey Barclay, Kim Kaye and Krystle Sanchez have stepped in and played key roles immediately for the Cowgirls. Barclay has made three starts for coach Rebenar on the mound and has a 1-1 record with a 1.79 ERA. Opponents arre hitting a mere .233 off of her. Kaye has started all six games at first base and is hitting .350 on the year. She has hit one of the two Cowgirl home runs and is tied for the team lead with five RBIs. Sanchez has played in all six games, making three starts at shortstop. She has OSU's other home run on the season and has played solid defense committing just two errors thus far.
Scott, Totte moving up Career Ranks
Shanel Scott and Courtney Totte came into their junior seasons already ranking among OSU's best players all-time. Scott has already set the stolen base mark and she is moving up several other charts as well. Totte will rank as one of OSU's best run producers in school history before her career is through. This is how the current Cowgirls rank all-time.
Tweed Swinging Hot Stick
Ashleigh Tweed entered her senior campaign as a .231 career hitter. After starting the season 1-for-8, Tweed has been on a tear going 4-for-10 with two doubles over her last three games. That is not counting the scrimmage against Seminole State where she was 3-for-3 with a home run. Tweed has gotten the most of her playing time getting a chance to play every day at second base and is currently hitting .278 with two doubles and three RBIs.
