The Missouri Western softball team shot up four spots to 19th in this weeks NFCA poll which was released Wednesday morning. The Griffons are currently on a five game winning streak where they have outscored their opponents 39-6. Western sits at 9-2 overall and will take part in the Arkansas-Monticello 5-State Classic this weekend in Bentonville, Ark.

Western will open up the weekend on Friday, February 24 against Missouri St. Louis and Southwestern Oklahoma State. Game times are set for 10:00 am and 3:00 pm. On Saturday they will take on Missouri S&T and North Alabama at 10:00 am and 3:00 pm. They wrap up the weekend on Sunday taking Illinois-Springfield and Arkansas-Monticello at 9:00 am and 2:00 pm.

— MWSU Sports Information —