The Emporia State softball team hosts Nebraska Kearney Friday afternoon.
The Lady Hornets go into the weekend sitting in 11th place in the MIAA Standings.
They are 1 game back of Kearney.
They do have time to climb the ladder with 16 conference games left to play.
Senior Roni Rains says they need to play with confidence.
The first pitch is set for 3 pm at the Trusler Sports Complex.