ARLINGTON, Texas -- After a stellar opening weekend,
Mia McNulty has earned Western Athletic Conference Player of the Week honors the first week of the softball season.
McNulty paced the Mavericks at the plate, recording hits in four of five contest while driving runs in three separate games. She opened the weekend against UMass Lowell, going one-for-three, before turning in a breakout showing versus New Mexico State, finishing two-for-four with three RBI, a home run and two runs scored.
The junior continued her hot streak during Saturday's doubleheader against UTEP, posting back-to-back three-for-for performances. In the first game, McNulty scored twice and added an extra-base hit, then followed with a another three-for-four outing in game two, driving in three runs while scoring twice.
McNulty capped the weekend with her most impressive performance against New Mexico State, going two-for-four with with five RBI and two home runs, while crossing the plate three times to power the Mavericks' offense.
Across the weekend, McNulty totaled double-digit hits, drove in 11 runs and homered three times, establishing herself as one of the league's most productive hitters.
NEXT UP
The Mavericks look to host its home opening tournament, Dream City Invitational, this upcoming weekend Feb. 13-15. UTA will play Wisconsin at 3 p.m. CT and Tulsa at 5:30 p.m and a Saturday doubleheader against Iowa State at 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. The Mavs will conclude the weekend with another game on Sunday against Tulsa at 11:30 a.m.
2026 Jersey Mike's A Sub Above WAC Softball Weekly Awards
PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Mia McNulty, Jr., C/RF, UT Arlington (Feb. 9)
PITCHER OF THE WEEK
Miranda De Nava, So., California Baptist (Feb. 9)
-- #BuckEm –
FOLLOW THE MAVS
For the latest news on UTA Softball, log on to UTAMavs.com or stay connected to the Mavs on social media. Follow the Mavericks on Twitter @UTAMavsSB, on Instagram @UTAMavsSB and on Facebook at Facebook.com/UTAMavsSB.
