Fort Hays State will open conference play on Friday (Mar. 9) in Tahlequah, Oklahoma when it takes on Northeastern State. A day later (Mar. 10), the Tigers take on Central Oklahoma in Edmond. Doubleheaders are set to begin at 12 pm each day.
 
Live stats will be available for the games at Northeastern State. Both live stats and video will be available for the games at Central Oklahoma. See the links above.
 
Fort Hays State is looking to improve on a 12^th-place finish in conference last season. The Tigers bring a record of 4-14 overall into the weekend. Northeastern State brings in a record of 8-8 overall to the contest on Friday. The RiverHawks have won their last three games. Central Oklahoma has four conference games under its belt already, sitting at 3-1, while holding an overall mark of 13-7. The Bronchos are coming off a pair of losses to No. 4 ranked Angelo State on Wednesday, but will take on Nebraska-Kearney Friday before hosting the Tigers Saturday.
 
Freshman Grace Philop leads FHSU in hitting with a .357 average, producing 20 hits in 56 at bats. Bailey Boxberger, Candace Bollig, Sara Breckbill, and Sarah Kay are all hitting over .300 for the season. Hailey Chapman leads the team in ERA at 5.01, while Sierra Rodriguez has three wins. The pair has combined for four saves in the pitching circle this year.