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Columbia COL 5-12
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Winner UT Arlington TXAR 11-14
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UT Arlington TXAR
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Score By Periods
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Columbia COL 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 6 3
UT Arlington TXAR 0 0 7 2 0 0 X 9 5 0

W: McDonnell, Madi (6-7) L: Lawson, Mads (3-5)

Game Recap: Softball | | Kensley Walters

UTA Caps Off Maverick Invitational with Nine-Run Win Against Columbia

ARLINGTON, TX -- The UT Arlington softball team capped off the Maverick Invitational weekend with a win over Columbia, 9-2, on Saturday evening at Allan Saxe Field. The victory was highlighted by a huge third inning with seven runs for the Mavericks. After this weekend's tournament, the Mavericks move to an 11-14 overall record. 

Sophomore Madi McDonnell (6-7) got the win for UT Arlington (11-14). The right-hander went seven innings, giving up two runs, both of them earned, on six hits, allowing two walks and striking out two.

At the plate, the Mavericks were led by Kelsey Creech, who went 1-for-3 on the day with a home run and two RBIs. Freshman Valeria Feeney furnished a noteworthy performance as well, going 2-for-2 with a double and a walk. Freshman Kaylee Schweitzer also contributed for UTA putting together two hits in four trips to the plate while adding an RBI.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Mavericks got on the scoreboard first, starting in the third inning. UT Arlington's offense started clicking and put up seven runs, including a two-run error off the bat of junior Kaitlyn Sailor.

The Lions then gained ground, narrowing the lead to 7-2 until the Mavericks expanded their advantage in the fourth. UTA picked up a pair of runs in the frame. which brought the Mavericks lead to 9-2. The score remained 9-2 for the rest of the game, as UTA coasted to the win.

GAME NOTES

» UT Arlington's highest scoring inning was the third, when it pushed seven runs across.
» UT Arlington pitchers limited Columbia to just 1-for-7 (.143) with runners in scoring position.
» UT Arlington pitchers faced 30 Columbia hitters in the game, allowing 10 ground balls and nine fly balls while striking out two.
» The Mavericks drew six walks from Columbia pitching.
» Creech led the Mavericks at the plate, going 1 for 3 with a home run and two RBIs.


NEXT UP
The Mavericks kick off conference play at Abilene Christian at Polly Wells Field on Friday, March 20 at 2 p.m. CT. 
 

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