CEDAR CITY, Utah - The UT Arlington Mavericks struggled on Sunday, falling to the Southern Utah Thunderbirds by a final score of 8-3.

Freshman Jaycee Knighton (1-2) took the loss in the circle for UT Arlington (23-22, 9-12).

At the plate, the Mavericks were paced by Mia McNulty, who went 1-3 on the day with a home run and two RBI. Camila Spriggs put together a standout performance at the dish as well, going 2-3 with an RBI.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Mavericks got on the board immediately, starting their scoring with two runs in the top of the first inning. UT Arlington plated two runs when McNulty left the yard with Dee McClarity aboard.

The Mavericks lost the lead they built in the first, but got back on the board in the seventh trailing 8-2. UT Arlington scored once on an RBI single off the bat of Spriggs, which brought the score to 8-3 in favor of the Thunderbirds. The ballgame ended with that seventh inning rally falling short.

GAME NOTES

» UT Arlington's highest scoring inning was the first, when it pushed two runs across.
» UT Arlington pitchers faced 33 Southern Utah hitters in the game, allowing 10 ground balls and four fly balls while striking out three.
» McNulty led the Mavericks at the plate, going 1-3 with a home run and two RBI.
» Southern Utah was led offensively by A. Ramirez, who went 4-4 with two doubles, a home run and three RBI.
» E. Delgado led the Thunderbirds pitching staff, throwing five innings of one-run ball.

ON DECK
The Mavericks will round out the regular season with a home series against Seattle U which will serve as senior weekend for UTA. On Saturday, May 3, the Mavs will honor senior Nicole Hill, Emilie Hoelscher and Jessica Adams.

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