DENTON, Texas (Feb. 24, 2025) – The Texas Woman's University softball team wrapped up their home weekend at Dianne Baker Field with a doubleheader against No. 23-ranked Lubbock Christian on Monday afternoon, splitting the games to cap off the weekend. TWU (9-3, 5-3) defeated the Lady Chaps (13-5, 4-4) 4-1 in game one, marking their second straight series win against a top-25 opponent. However, they fell 11-1 in game two to split the doubleheader.
In game one, the Pioneers managed to contain an early run by LCU with a flurry of hits in the sixth inning, which allowed TWU to storm back for the 4-1 victory. A two-run home run by Malarie Medina capped off the comeback and provided the Pioneers with a much needed boost heading into game two.
Game two saw Lubbock Christian take control, both offensively and defensively to secure an 11-1 win.
IMPACT PLAYERS (2 Games)
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Malarie Medina: 1 hit, 2 RBIs, 1 run, 1 HR (First career HR as a Pioneer)
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Lizzie Smith: 2 hits, 2 RBIs, 1 run, 1 double
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Randi Crawford (Game 1): 9 strikeouts (career-high), 1 earned run on 28 batters faced; 4-0 in the circle this season
PIONEER POWER MOMENTS
Game 1 (TWU won 4-1):
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Lizzie Smith put the Pioneers on the board in the sixth inning with an RBI single that scored Marissa Espinoza, tying the game at 1-1.
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In the next at-bat, Hawwa Townsend added an RBI double to bring home Smith and give TWU a 2-1 lead.
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Medina's two RBI home run gave the Pioneers a comfortable cushion heading into the seventh inning.
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In the final frame, Crawford and the Pioneer defense sealed the win with three straight outs, two of which came strikeouts, to close out the Lady Chaps with a 4-1 victory.
Next Up
TWU will hit the road for their next two series, facing Midwestern State and No. 8 West Texas A&M on Friday, Feb. 28, and Sunday, March 2. Both doubleheaders will begin at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
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