4/7/2012 12:00:00 AM | Softball
April 7, 2012
Lake Charles, La. - The Mavericks suffered their fifth Southland Conference loss Friday after falling 4-0 to the McNeese State Cowgirls.
Teri Lyles struggled from the pitching circle against the Cowgirls, giving up six hits, four walks and four runs. The junior struck out just one batter and dropped her ERA to 2.54 in 104 innings pitched.
"Even through our struggles, I know as a team we will fight through this," UTA pitcher Teri Lyles said. "We'll continue to battle and work our way to the top".
UT Arlington (12-17, 2-5 SLC) also struggled offensively against McNeese State picking up just three hits as a team and no runs.
"(McNeese) had timely hitting and we didn't," starting catcher Erica LeFlore said about the Mavericks loss Friday. "We are swinging the bats hard and with a purpose. I have faith that we will pull through this in the end."
The Mavericks will face the Cowgirls Saturday at 1 p.m. in Lake Charles, La. for a chance to split the series at one game apiece.
