LUBBOCK, Texas - The UT Arlington Mavericks struggled on Wednesday, falling to the No. 12 Texas Tech Red Raiders by final score of 12-3.

Sophomore Abi Gutierrez (4-4) got the ball to start for UT Arlington (22-20, ) and took the loss.

At the plate, the Mavericks were paced by freshman Madi McDonnell, who went 1-1 on the day with a home run and three RBI. Junior Marley Neises put together a noteworthy performance at the plate as well, going 2-3.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Mavericks were trailing 10-0 in the third inning when they first put runs on the board. UT Arlington scored three times, all of them coming across on a three-run homer off the bat of McDonnell. The Mavericks were unable to get any closer, as Texas Tech added two runs to their tally on the way to a 12-3 final.

GAME NOTES

» UT Arlington's highest scoring inning was the third, when it pushed three runs across.
» UT Arlington pitchers faced 29 Texas Tech hitters in the game, allowing six ground balls and four fly balls while striking out two.
» McDonnell led the Mavericks at the plate, going 1-1 with a home run and three RBI.
» Texas Tech was led offensively by junior Mihyia Davis, who went 4-4 with a double, a triple, a home run and four RBI.
» Junior Chloe Riassetto led the Red Raiders pitching staff, throwing one shutout inning.

ON DECK
The Mavericks will head to Utah for their conference series with Southern Utah on Saturday, Apr. 26 through Sunday, Apr. 27. 

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