ARLINGTON, TX - The UT Arlington softball team looks to host the Boerner Invitational, this weekend, welcoming Wichita State, Creighton and South Dakota from Friday, Feb. 20 through Sunday, Feb. 22.
 
The Boerner Invitational honors the memory of Melissa Boerner, a former UTA softball captain who tragically lost her life to a drunk driver the day before her senior year in 1998. The annual tournament serves to raise awareness about the importance of responsible drinking and celebrate Boerner's lasting impact on the Maverick softball program.

UTA will open the weekend with a Friday doubleheader, beginning with a 3 p.m. CT matchup against Wichita State. Before the game, UTA will unveil Boerner's replicated jersey on an outfield panel, followed by her parents participating in the honorary first pitch.

The Mavericks will close Friday's action with a 5:30 p.m. contest against Creighton.
 
On Saturday, the Mavericks are scheduled to face South Dakota at 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.

The tournament will conclude Sunday morning with an 11:30 a.m. finale showdown against Creighton.

All UTA games with be streamed on WAC International, while all neutral-site games will be available via live stats.
 
BOERNER INVITATIONAL INFO
OPPONENTS: Wichita State, South Dakota, Creighton
WHEN: February 20-22

Friday Schedule (Feb. 20) (All times central)
10:00 AM - Wichita State vs. South Dakota | Live Stats
12:30 PM - South Dakota vs. Creighton | Live Stats
3:00 PM - Wichita State vs. UTA | Live Stats | WAC International
5:30 PM - Creighton vs. UTA | Live Stats | WAC International

Saturday Schedule (Feb. 21) (All times central)
10:00 AM - Wichita State vs. Creighton | Live Stats
12:30 PM - Creighton vs. Wichita State | Live Stats
3:00 PM - South Dakota vs. UTA | Live Stats | WAC International
5:30 PM - South Dakota vs. UTA | Live Stats | WAC International

Sunday Schedule (Feb. 22) (All times central)
9:00 AM - South Dakota vs. Wichita State | Live Stats
11:30 AM - Creighton vs. UTA | Live Stats | WAC International

 
UTA NOTES

• UTA finished 2-2 at the Dream City Invitational, closing the weekend with a 4-3 walk-off win over Tulsa.
• The Mavericks showed resilience throughout the tournament, recording multiple comeback victories and late-inning rallies.
• UTA scored four or more runs in three games, including an 11-run performance vs. Iowa State (Sat., Feb. 14)
• The Mavericks plated runs in the sixth or seventh inning in three contests, highlighting their late-game offensive presence.
• Mia McNulty paced the offense last weekend, highlighted by a home run v. Wisconsin (Fri., Feb. 13) and consistent production at the top of the lineup.
• Peyton Holland delivered timely RBIs across the tournament, including a three-RBI game vs. Iowa State and key run-producing outs against Tulsa.
• Kelsey Creech recorded RBIs in multiple games, including an RBI triple vs. Iowa State.
• Dee McClarity added key extra-base production, highlighted by the game-tying RBI double vs. Tulsa (Fri., Feb. 13)
• In the circle, Kynlee Bowlin turned in a complete-game win vs. Tulsa (Fr., Feb. 13), striking out eight and limiting the Golden Hurricanes to three hits.
• Maddie Furniss earned the win in relief in Sunday's finale v. Tulsa, tossing four scoreless innings to secure the walk-off victory.
• UTA pitching combines to strike out 17 hitters over the weekend and limited opponents in late innings to allow comeback opportunities.
• Defensively, the Mavericks turned in strong efforts, including two double plays in the tournament finale.

 
 
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