@OspreySB Begins Conference play this Weekend, hosting FGCU

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The North Florida softball team takes on FGCU to start their Atlantic Sun Conference slate this Saturday and Sunday at the UNF Softball Complex.

The Ospreys (16-10) are coming off of a doubleheader against Toledo this past Tuesday, where they split with the Rockets.

The Eagles (15-13) took the 2014 series with the Ospreys 3-0.

It's nice to be playing our conference opener on our home field this weekend," said coach Marcie Hickey. "We're coming off of a solid offensive series against Toledo and are looking to carry that into the weekend."

North Florida's lineup is led by juniors Stacy McClelland and Shelby Duncan, and senior Kelly Wilson.

McClelland leads the team in home runs (8) and RBIs (25) while batting a team-leading .412 and slugging a team-leading .753.

Duncan is batting .360 and tied for the team lead in doubles (7) and second on the team in hits (32).

Wilson averages .323 and is also tied for the team lead in doubles (7). Wilson has also been on a tear running the bases, totaling 13 stolen bases in 14 attempts.

The Ospreys' bullpen is led by seniors Kayla Goff and Kaylie Wallace. Goff holds a 7-2 record on the year with five complete games this year in 10 starts and a 2.04 ERA.

Wallace leads the bullpen in ERA (1.87) and has a 5-4 record with six complete games in nine starts.

"Every time we play FGCU it's a close game and a hard fought battle by both teams," added Hickey. "I don't anticipate this weekend being any different."

The three-game series starts Saturday at 1 p.m. with a doubleheader. Then on Sunday the series concludes with a single-game matchup at 1 p.m.

Live stats will be provided through UNFOspreys.com and a full recap following each day will be available online.

For the latest news and updates on the UNF Softball team, follow @OspreySB on Twitter.

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Players Mentioned

Shelby Duncan

Kayla Goff

Stacy McClelland

Kaylie Wallace

Kelly Wilson

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