North Carolina State University Athletics
NC State Softball Concludes Road Stretch at Coastal Carolina Wednesday
3/31/2015 12:00:00 AM | Softball
RALEIGH, N.C. -- The NC State softball team will conclude an 11-game road stretch on Wednesday when it travels to Conway, S.C., for a doubleheader against Coastal Carolina. First pitch of the twin bill is scheduled for 3 p.m. at CCU Softball Stadium. 
The Wolfpack enters the midweek contest with a 19-13 record on the year, while the Chanticleers are 18-15 overall. The two teams have met 12 times in the history of the programs, with the Pack owning a 10-2 advantage in the all-time series. 
State and Coastal last met in 2013, when the Wolfpack earned a 4-2 win in a neutral site contest held in Tampa, Fla., as part of the USF Tournament. The Pack is 2-2 in road trips to Coastal, having split a doubleheader in its last visit in 2006.
Last Time Out
In its last outing of the season, the Wolfpack earned a 10-0 run-rule victory at Georgia Tech to win the three-game series. The two teams split Saturday's twin bill, but NC State responded on Sunday with a win to clinch the series.
It was the first time the Pack has collected a shutout win against the Yellow Jackets in Atlanta and the first time that State has won the series at Georgia Tech. 
Taking Over at the Top
Sunday's contest was a monumental one for senior pitcher Emily Weiman, as she became the program's career leader in wins by earning her 91st win in a complete game shutout effort. She surpassed Abbie Sims' previous mark of 90.
Weiman now has the second-most wins among active NCAA Division I pitchers. The Pasadena, Md., native also moved into sixth place for career victories by a pitcher in ACC history.
Davis On a Roll
Senior shortstop Renada Davis also made history in Sunday's win at Georgia Tech, as she reached base safely for the 22nd consecutive game to break her previous school record of 21 she set in 2013.
During the streak, she has a batting average of .406 with 28 hits, 18 runs scored, 13 walks, 12 runs batted in (RBI), 10 doubles and four home runs.
Scoring First
When scoring the first run of a game this season, the Wolfpack has compiled a 16-4 record and in contrast, is just 3-9 when the opponent scores first.
Gimme Five
NC State is 14-1 this season when scoring at least five runs in a game. The Pack is just 5-12 when scoring less than five runs.
Jumping On Them Early
NC State has jumped on opponents early this season, scoring 33 runs in the first inning -- the most it has scored in any inning. The Wolfpack is outscoring opponents, 33-18, in the opening frame and is 14-1 when it scores in the first inning.
Crucial Fourth Inning
When the Pack is leading the game at the end of the fourth inning, it has compiled a 17-1 record this season. State is 0-11 when trailing after the fourth and 2-1 when the score is tied.
Scouting Coastal Carolina
The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers enter Wednesday's contest the owner of an 18-15 record to this point in the season. Coastal swept a three-game series at home against Winthrop in its most recent outing.
NC State and Coastal Carolina have played two common opponents to this point in the year -- Campbell and Longwood. The Wolfpack defeated Campbell and lost to Longwood, while the Chanticleers beat Campbell twice and lost two of three games at Longwood. 
Morgan Noad leads the team offensively with a .402 batting average, to go along with 35 hits. She also supplies the power with a team-leading 11 home runs and 31 RBI. Kory Hayden has the most hits on the squad with 36 to compile a .379 clip at the plate. As team, Coastal has a batting average of .300 and scores 5.79 runs per game.
In the pitching circle, Kiana Quolas headlines the staff with a 3.83 earned run average (ERA) and a 10-9 record. Kelsey Dominik has also seen significant action to tally a 7-4 mark and a 2.54 ERA. The Chanticleers have a team ERA of 3.74 and allow 3.79 runs per game.
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