ARLINGTON, Texas - The UT Arlington softball team took a 3-0 lead into the sixth inning, but could not hang on and fell 4-3 to Grand Canyon Saturday.

Senior Jessica Adams (6-3) started and took the loss in the circle for UT Arlington (22-19, 8-10). Sophomore Abi Gutierrez was a bright spot out of the bullpen, going 1.2 shutout innings while allowing two hits, walking none and striking out four.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Mavericks got on the scoreboard first, starting in the second inning. The Mavericks were unable to hold the lead, as Grand Canyon scored four times over the remaining five innings to grab the 4-3 win.

GAME NOTES

» UT Arlington's highest scoring inning was the second, when it pushed three runs across.
» UT Arlington pitchers faced 28 Grand Canyon hitters in the game, allowing eight ground balls and seven fly balls while striking out five.
» Junior Marley Neises led the Mavericks at the plate, going 2-4 with a double and an RBI.
» Grand Canyon was led offensively by freshman Jada Cooper, who went 1-3 with a double and three RBI.
» Junior Taryn Batterton led the Antelopes pitching staff, throwing 5.2 scoreless innings.

ON DECK
The Mavericks will head to Lubbock to face No. 14 Texas Tech on Wednesday, Apr. 23 at 5 p.m.

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