Softball | 2/18/2022 11:41:00 AM

DENTON, Texas (Feb. 18, 2022) – The Texas Woman's University softball team returns home to Dianne Baker field on Saturday, Feb. 19 to play a doubleheader against Ottawa University at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
 
TWU (4-5) played earlier this week on Tuesday, Feb. 15 against East Central University. They split the doubleheader against the Tigers. They won the second game, 9-1, in five innings of play and recorded a season high 10 hits in the win.
 
Ottawa (4-1-1) won two games on Monday, Feb. 14 against Haskell Indian Nations University, 11-0 and 9-0.
 
#PIONEERPROUD

•  We'll see you decked out in Maroon at Dianne Baker Field at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Tickets can be purchased here.
• The high tomorrow in Denton will be 65 with a low of 27, so make sure to bring your jackets and hats to stay warm while you cheer on the Pioneers.
• If you're unable to make it out to cheer the Pioneers on in person, make sure to follow the action via the live stream or live stats.

 
PIONEER POWER

• STRONG BATS: The Pioneers strength in their Game 2 win against East Central was their multiple hitting threats. Paige Tamayo and Missy Wise both hit home runs. Nya Brown and Briana Yale hit doubles and Lilly Wilson added a single. The Pioneers diversified hitting abilities helped lead them to the 9-1 win and will be key in Saturday's game against Ottawa.
• SOLID DEFENSE: In the second game against the Tigers, the Pioneers defense only allowed one run and committed zero errors. Jules Malis pitched for the Pioneers and struck out five batters in five innings. TWU will look to play strong defense against Ottawa on Saturday.
• STEALING IS GOOD: TWU once again flexed their speed and ability to run the bases to get into scoring position. In their Game 2 win, four different Pioneers stole bases – Nya Brown, Lily Wilson, Da'Jia Davis and Kristin Rodriguez all recorded stolen bases. The Pioneers speed will be a key strength in Saturday's game.