FORT SMITH, Ark. - University of Arkansas - Fort Smith will play its first series of the year this weekend when the Lions visit Southeastern Oklahoma State for three games.

First pitch of Friday's contest at Metheny Field is 3 p.m. followed by a 2 p.m. first pitch Saturday, with the series wrapping up Sunday at noon. Live coverage links for all three games can be found at uafortsmithlions.com.

NOTES:

LAST WEEK: The Lions started the season 1-3, going 1-2 at the Dugan Invitational before dropping their home opener Tuesday to Henderson State.

AT THE PLATE: Outfielder Randon Ray leads the Lions with a .375 batting average while infielder Noah Davis has driven in a team-best three runs.

ON THE MOUND: Starter Brayden Ross allowed just one run on four hits over five innings last week as he takes to the bump again this weekend.

SCOUTING SEO: The Savage Storm are 1-3 on the young season, having dropped their home opener in extra innings on Wednesday. Outfielder Coby Grimsley leads the Storm with a .444 batting average for a team that has hit nine home runs this year. On the mound, starter Colton Collins allowed just one hit and one run in four innings in his first start of they season

THE SERIES: The Lions are 5-2 all-time against the Savage Storm, with the last matchup coming in 2018.