CSUB Set to Host CSUN in Home Opener Thursday

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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – What was originally scheduled to be a week off to rest and prepare for the final two thirds of the season has become an early home opener for CSU Bakersfield's softball team. The Roadrunners are preparing to host CSUN on Thursday, Mar. 7, to make up a game that was rained out three weeks ago.

CSUB (7-7) has already endured six games rained out so far this season including three last weekend in St. George, Utah. Despite the weather raining on their parade to end the weekend, the `Runners got the Red Desert Classic started with a bang. CSUB defeated a pair of opponents last Friday behind the offensive firepower of a couple of seniors: Chris Hipa and Nicole Curry.

This week, the `Runners will face a tough task in welcoming a familiar foe to the Roadrunner Softball Complex. CSUB and CSUN enjoy a rich history that dates back to the 1985 season, Bakersfield's very first as an NCAA softball program. Since then, the Matadors have enjoyed the majority of success in the series. On Thursday, the `Runners will be looking for their first win over CSUN since 2015.

CSUN will come to Bakersfield with a 6-11 record on the year after a 2-2 showing at the Judi Garmin Classic last weekend. The Matadors earned victories against UConn and UTSA, but lost by a combined total of just four runs to Michigan and Saint Mary's.

Northridge looks to the bat of outfielder Megan Stevens to lead the way with a .447 batting average and .787 slugging percentage. In the circle, Jillian James' arm is the first option as she has posted a 2.86 ERA in 13 appearances this year.

First pitch of Thursday's single game is schedule for 3 p.m. at the Roadrunner Softball Complex. Information on tickets can be found here or by calling 661-654-BLUE. Fans who are unable to come to Bakersfield this week can follow along with live stats or live updates via @CSUB_Softball on Twitter (link above).

~GoRunners.com~

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Players Mentioned

#3 Nicole Curry: 1B; 5' 10"; Redshirt Senior

#28 Chris Hipa: UT; 5' 5"; Senior

Players Mentioned

#3 Nicole Curry
: 5' 10"; Redshirt Senior
: 1B

#28 Chris Hipa
: 5' 5"; Senior
: UT

Players Mentioned

#3 Nicole Curry

#28 Chris Hipa

Players Mentioned

#3 Nicole Curry

#28 Chris Hipa