WISE, VA - Lincoln Memorial University softball heads back on the road Wednesday for a pivotal South Atlantic Conference doubleheader at UVA Wise, with first pitch set for 1 p.m. and game two to follow at 3 p.m. The trip marks LMU's second-to-last doubleheader of the regular season, and the Railsplitters arrive in Wise riding an eight-game winning streak and coming off a sweep of Catawba last weekend.

LMU enters the day 18-20 overall and 10-8 in SAC play, currently sitting fourth in the league standings as the conference race tightens with the top eight teams earning a spot in the SAC Tournament. UVA Wise is 24-16 overall and 6-10 in conference action, looking to climb back into the middle of the pack over the final stretch.

The Railsplitters' lineup has been rolling during the win streak, led by senior Reese Vivrette (.373), senior Hanna Bogoski (.333), and junior Jordann Reagan (.321). Kristin Griffin has been a steady run producer with a team-high 32 RBI and five home runs, while Hannah McMeen is providing power in the middle with six homers and 24 RBI. In the circle, LMU has leaned on Brooke Strickland (7-5), Jasmine Kaylor (5-6), and Katie Fultz (4-4) to navigate a deep SAC schedule.

UVA Wise brings an offense that has produced consistently all season, paced by Adyson Gibson (.390), Kaylynn Baker (.382), and Lindsey Polan (.370) with five home runs. In the pitching staff, Chloe Murphy (2.94 ERA) has anchored the Cavaliers in the circle, with Olivia Shockley (4.13 ERA) also logging significant innings.

Wednesday's matchup continues a series that has favored the Railsplitters historically, as LMU holds a 16-7 advantage all-time against UVA Wise and has won the last three meetings, including a pair of victories in Harrogate last season.