by UNG Athletics
The University of North Georgia softball team has been named the No. 1 team in the nation by the NFCA Wednesday.
North Georgia captured 12 first place votes, rising one spot from last week’s poll. Texas A&M—Commerce took the remaining four first place votes and sit six points back of UNG in the poll.
Augustana, Lincoln Memorial and Rollins round out the top five.
The No. 1 Nighthawks returned to action this week in four doubleheaders, the first two on the road before returning home for the latter this weekend.
North Georgia opened the Peach Belt Conference schedule Monday afternoon at Flagler, sweeping the Saints 2-0 and 8-0.
The Nighthawks are scheduled to head up to Lee University on Thursday for a non-conference showdown with the Flames. Lee is 9-9 coming off a sweep of Montevallo in Gulf South action this past weekend.
Saturday will mark UNG’s return to the friendly confines of Haines & Carolyn Hill Stadium at Lynn Cottrell Park as Lander comes to town. The Bearcats are 11-7 ahead of a doubleheader against Lees-McRae on Tuesday in Greenwood and 0-2 in league play after being swept by Young Harris in their opener.
The Nighthawks will wrap up the week by hosting Augusta on Sunday. The Jaguars are 8-14 on the year and 2-4 in conference play prior to taking on Young Harris Saturday.
SEATING FOR ATHLETICS EVENTS
UNG Athletics will continue to offer complimentary admission to baseball, softball and soccer but will limit venue capacity at each facility based on available socially distant spaces. Admission to events will be capped when all marked seating in the bleachers and common areas for standing/chairs is occupied. UNG adjusted the seating configuration to adhere to social distancing guidelines in all facilities, with Nighthawks Athletic Club members (All-Region level or higher) and UNG students having top priority in the process. Rows, seats and common viewing areas are marked to maintain six feet of separation between attendees, who are not members of the same party.
To promote and prioritize the health and safety of student-athletes, coaches and game day personnel, fans will not be allowed to stand against the perimeter fence of each field/court to include the foul lines at baseball and softball and the stadium sideline at soccer. All policies are subject to change in accordance with national, state and local guidelines. Masks/face coverings are required for entry into the facility and must be worn at all times while inside the facility unless actively eating or drinking. Any individual who does not comply with this policy will be asked to leave the facility. The concessions stand will feature a reduced menu of pre-packaged items. Aramark Catering will accept both cash and credit cards.
Fans unable to attend in person can watch the action live and on-demand courtesy of the Nighthawk Sports Network.