The Prairie View A&M women's softball team encountered tough competition at the UTA Maverick Tournament, facing off against the University of Texas - Arlington Mavericks on March 1, 2025, in Arlington, Texas.
In the first game of the tournament, the Panthers were outpaced by the Mavericks with a final score of 7-2. Despite a strong effort, the Panthers fell short once again in the second game, losing closely with a score of 7-6. Both losses were against the host team, UT Arlington, who secured victories in both games.
GAME 1 | UT Arlington 7, Prairie View A&M 2
ARLINGTON, Texas --Junior M. Nunez went 2-for-4 for the Prairie View A&M Panthers in a 7-2 loss to the UT Arlington Mavericks on Saturday.
Freshman G. Larson (0-1) started and took the loss in the circle for Prairie View A&M (6-9). Senior M. Martinez was a bright spot out of the bullpen, going 4.2 innings, surrendering two runs, zero earned, on four hits, walking two and striking out one.
Offensively, the Panthers were led by Nunez, who went 2-for-4 on the day.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Panthers got on the board immediately, starting their scoring with one run in the top of the first inning. Freshman K. Zaid came across to score the lone run of the inning for Prairie View A&M and get them on the board.
The Panthers lost the lead they built in the first, but got back on the board in the fourth trailing 5-1. Senior J. Thomas came across to score the lone run of the inning for Prairie View A&M, which tightened the Mavericks lead to 5-2. The Panthers were unable to get any closer, as UT Arlington added two runs to their tally on the way to a 7-2 final.
GAME NOTES
» Prairie View A&M's highest scoring inning was the fourth, when it pushed one run across.
» Prairie View A&M pitchers limited UT Arlington to just 2-for-10 (.200) with runners in scoring position.
» Prairie View A&M pitchers faced 32 UT Arlington hitters in the game, allowing seven ground balls and nine fly balls while striking out one.
» The Panthers drew seven walks from UT Arlington pitching.
» Nunez led the Panthers at the plate, going 2-for-4.
» UT Arlington was led offensively by freshman Talia Maldonado, who went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
» Senior Emilie Hoelscher led the Mavericks pitching staff, throwing 2.1 shutout innings.
GAME 2 | UT Arlington 7, Prairie View A&M 6
ARLINGTON, Texas --Despite picking up 11 hits in the ballgame and out-hitting UT Arlington, Prairie View A&M was unable to push across more runs, as the Panthers lost to the Mavericks 7-6 Saturday.
Senior C. Massey (2-3) took the loss in the circle for Prairie View A&M (6-10).
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Panthers were trailing 3-0 in the fourth inning when they first put runs on the board. Prairie View A&M scored three runs in the frame, highlighted by a two-run single off the bat of sophomore R. Green.
The Mavericks then scored three runs to retake their advantage heading into the sixth inning, when the Panthers responded by getting back on the scoreboard themselves. Prairie View A&M scored three runs in the frame, buoyed by a two-RBI double from freshman M. Meeks, which brought the score level at 6-6. UT Arlington then scored one time over the remaining one inning to break the tie and grab the 7-6 win.
GAME NOTES
» Prairie View A&M's highest scoring inning was the sixth, when it pushed three runs across.
» The Panthers out-hit the Mavericks at an 11-7 clip.
» Prairie View A&M pitchers faced 30 UT Arlington hitters in the game, allowing four ground balls and 11 fly balls while striking out two.
» Meeks led the Panthers at the plate, going 1-for-4 with a double and two RBI.
» UT Arlington was led offensively by junior Marley Neises, who went 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI.
» Senior Emilie Hoelscher led the Mavericks pitching staff, throwing two scoreless innings.
Looking ahead, the Panthers are set to compete next on March 7, 2025, in Grambling, Louisiana. The upcoming contest against Grambling represents an opportunity for the Panthers to regroup and aim for a win.
