COLUMBUS - The Columbus State University softball team will host the University of West Georgia in a non-conference midweek doubleheader on Wednesday starting at 4 p.m. at Cougar Field. 

The Cougars (12-8, 2-2 PBC) are back in action following a sweep against Georgia College on Sunday. CSU run-ruled the Bobcats 10-1 and 11-1 in the Peach Belt Conference doubleheader.

Columbus State will be allowing fans on Wednesday. Spectators must wear masks/face coverings at all times (unless eating or drinking) and adhere to physical distancing guidelines. Stand seating will be limited. Admission is free of charge.

Cougar fans can follow the games with live statistics.

• The Cougars' bats were hot against Georgia College on Sunday as the team combined for four home runs, two doubles and one triple. Two of those homers came from second-year sophomore Morgan Elston, while Caitlyn Canady ripped a double and a triple.

• Lindsey Patton finished the day 4-for-5 with four RBIs, including jacking her first collegiate home run in game two. The true freshman's performance on Sunday boosted her batting average to .333 and she now has 10 RBIs on the season.

• Corbin continues to be a stipend at the plate and in the circle. Recently named as the Peach Belt Conference Pitcher of the Week, Corbin tossed a complete game, allowing just one hit in the 10-1 Cougar win over the Bobcats. The sophomore recorded 10 strikeouts, while not issuing any walks to pick up her fifth win of the season. Offensively, the second-year sophomore jacked a three-run homer in her first at bat and then was walked five times in the remainder of the doubleheader. The slugger leads the league, and ranks third among all NCAA DII players, with nine home runs, while also topping the PBC in walks (30) and runs (21). She is second in slugging percentage (1.093) and on-base percentage (.653).

• Canady's consistency at the plate has moved her to the leadoff spot in the Cougar lineup. The second-year freshman carries a 16-game hitting streak into Wednesday, including a 5-for-6 performance in the doubleheader on Sunday. She leads the PBC in hits (28) and triples (3).

• Columbus State ranks in the top-3 in multiple hitting categories within the conference, including topping all PBC teams in on-base percentage (.488). CSU ranks second in runs scored (123) and homers (23) and third in batting average (.321) and slugging percentage (.538).

• The Cougars leads the all-time series over West Georgia 48-7. 

• West Georgia is 13-4 overall and 9-3 inside the Gulf South Conference. The Wolves lost their most recent game to the University of West Alabama 2-1 on March 20. UWG is coming to Columbus with a 6-2 record away from Carrollton, Ga.

• The Wolves have a strong offense with six players hitting over .300, including Madison Slappey (.475) and Kristyn Nix (.446). Slappey leads UWG in on-base percentage (.580) and has seven extra-base hits, including five doubles. Nix leads the team in hits (25), with 10 going for doubles, while also collecting 18 RBIs. 

• Lexi Close is one to watch for as the senior is a two-way threat. Close is hitting .356 and leads the Wolves with 19 RBIs and a .844 slugging percentage. She has also jacked seven homers. In the circle, Close is 2-1 with a 2.00 ERA and 32 strikeouts. 

• Kya Draper is the ace of West Georgia's pitching staff. The sophomore is 6-0 and holds an impressive 0.78 ERA in eight appearances . Draper can rack up the strikeouts as she has 50 on the year compared to just six walks. 

• West Georgia ranks second in the GSC in batting average (.345) and third in on-base percentage (.424). In the circle, the Wolves' pitching staff is tied for first in shutouts (6), second in opposing team batting average (.192) and third in ERA (2.12), walks (49) and tied for third in strikeouts (128).