Mavs Fall 4-3 to Islanders in Final Game
5/2/2010 12:00:00 AM | Softball
May 2, 2010
Corpus Christi, Texas - In the Mavericks final game of their conference series, UT Arlington dropped a 4-3 decision to Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Sunday afternoon at Chapman Field. The Mavs finished conference action with a 26-22 overall record and a 16-12 conference mark.
Rebecca Collom led the Mavs offense connecting on two of the Mavericks five hits including a home run to left center in the third inning. The homer was Collom's eighth of the season. Senior Brittany Washington also connected on a home run, recording hers in the fourth frame.
Besides Collom's and Washington's runs, UT Arlington plated another solo run in the fifth inning on a RBI single by Samantha Chumchal.
Freshman Teri Lyles (13-12) took the loss on the mound, pitching 6.0 innings, allowing four runs on seven hits. The Islanders plated a solo run in the first and three runs in the third.
The Islanders did their damage in the third inning, plating three runs on four hits and an error.
Before the Mavs head into the 2010 SLC Tournament they will host a non-conference game against North Texas on Wednesday, May 5. Game time is set for 6 p.m.
