Softball | 3/17/2022 2:54:00 PM

DENTON, Texas (March 17, 2022) – The Texas Woman's University softball team continues their Lone Star Conference homestand on Friday, March 18 against No. 1 University of Texas – Tyler.
 
TWU (8-11, 3-5 LSC) played their last two conference doubleheaders at home. In those four games, the Pioneers went 1-3. On Monday, March 14, the Pioneers scored four runs in game one against St. Mary's University, but they dropped both games to the Rattlers.
 
UT-Tyler (21-1, 7-1) swept University of Texas – Permian Basin and Western New Mexico last week in Tyler, Texas. The Patriots only have one loss on the season—on March 4, they lost to West Texas A&M University 7-5.
 
TWU will play UT-Tyler on Friday, March 18 at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m.
 
#PIONEERPROUD

• Make sure to grab your tickets for tomorrow's doubleheader here. Wear your maroon and bring your Pioneer Pride! We will see you at Dianne Baker Field.
• If you're unable to be at the ballpark, don't miss a second of Pioneer action. You can watch the live stream or follow along via live stats.
• Follow @TWUSoftball on Twitter to catch all the Pioneer highlights!

 
PIONEER POWER

• TIMING IS EVERYTHING: Against St. Mary's in game one, the Pioneers mounted a comeback in the fifth inning. A home run by Da'Jia Davis ignited the Pioneers run. They scored three runs to cut the Rattlers lead to just one. In the bottom of the fifth with two outs on the board, Rylee Lara was walked, but the Pioneers could not advance after a pop up to shortstop by Jalee McDonald. The Pioneers need to take advantage of the moments—timing can be critical. Against the Patriots, the Pioneers will need to capitalize on key moments.
• TO THE MOON: Against the Rattlers, Davis hit her second home run of the season, and Nya Brown recorded a double. TWU will have to combine big hitting with quick speed on Friday.
• CATCH THEM SWINGING: The Pioneers recorded eight strikeouts on the day- many of them strikeouts swinging. Jules Malis led the Pioneers with five strikeouts on the day. TWU's pitching staff will be critical in the double header on Friday.