FULTON, Mo. – The William Woods University softball team returns to action Tuesday, Apr. 9, as they face RV Columbia in a two-game series. First pitch is set for 2 p.m. at the Backer Sports Complex.
 
About the Cougars
Columbia currently sits at 21-9 overall and 12-2 in the American Midwest Conference. Their last time out, they fell 4-2 to Lindenwood-Belleville; before the loss, the Cougars were on a 13-game win streak.

• As a team, CC currently holds seven Top 25 national rankings. They rank 7^th overall in home runs per game (1), 8^th overall in slugging percentage (0.55), 11^th overall in doubles per game (2), 17^th overall in RBIs (6.3), 21^st overall in runs scored per game (7), 21^st in total doubles (60) and 25^th overall in opp batting average (.24).
• Natalie Dummit currently ranks 1^st overall in the nation in fielding percentage (1.)
• Kaitlyn Nottelman sits at the 7^th ranking spot in total hits allowed (27). She also ranks 15^th overall in hits allowed (4.3) and in opponent batting average (.18).
• Molly Carter has had the hot bat so far this season as she currently leads Columbia with 42 total hits. She leads with 8 homeruns on the season.
• Avgustina Arbova sits right behind Carter with 6 homeruns of her own. She also ranks 41^st overall in homeruns per game (.22) and 48^th overall in homeruns.

About the Owls
William Woods enters the contest 14-17 overall and 7-7 in the AMC which puts them in ninth place. Their last time out the defeated St. Louis College of Pharmacy 17-0 in a five inning contest.

• As a unit, William Woods holds two Top 25 national rankings. They rank 7^th overall in the nation in total triples (18) and 8^th overall in triples per game (.6).
• Emma Walker is currently leading the Owls in total triples. Her five triples gives her the 14^th ranked spot. She also ranks 18^th overall in triples per game (.2).
• Madison Ausfahl also holds national rankings. Her 6.2 innings pitched per game is good enough for a 17^th overall national ranking.
• Alli Massey is leading the way for WWU with 11 total doubles.
• Lindy Wilson and Ari Arnold follow closely behind with five doubles of their own.
• Walker is leading William Woods with 3 home runs; Anna Counts sits right behind her with 2 home runs of her own.
• William Woods has totaled in 115 total runs so far this season.