DENTON, Texas (March 7, 2025) – The Texas Woman's University softball team earned its first sweep of the season, defeating Western New Mexico in both games of a doubleheader in six innings at home. The victories extended the Pioneers' (12-6, 8-6) win streak to three games and handed the Mustangs (6-17, 3-11) two consecutive losses before they head to Tyler for a matchup with the defending champions.
This series marked one of the Pioneers' most complete two-game stretches of the season, with strong performances on both offense and defense. In Game 1, the Pioneers' pitching was dominant, with Allison Gonzalez allowing only one hit. In Game 2, TWU collected 13 hits, the second-most in a game this season, following an impressive 11-hit performance in the opener.
The Pioneers also tied their second-highest run total of the season, defeating WNMU 8-0 in Game 1 and 11-3 in Game 2 to begin their 10-game homestand.
IMPACT PLAYERS (2 Games)
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Madison Reid: 1 HR, 2 hits, 3 RBIs, 2 runs
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Riley Todd: 3 hits, 4 RBIs, 1 run
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Hawwa Townsend: 4 hits, 3 RBIs, 2 runs
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Allison Gonzalez: 6 innings pitched, 6 strikeouts, 19 batters faced, 59 total pitches, 1 hit allowed
PIONEER POWER MOMENTS
Game 1 (TWU won 8-0):
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Marissa Espinoza got the Pioneers on the board first, capitalizing on two stolen bases and scoring on a throwing error.
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Smith added to the lead with an RBI single, bringing in Townsend for a 2-0 advantage in the third.
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Three straight RBIs in the bottom of the fourth pushed the lead to 5-0.
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Madison Reid's 2-RBI homer in the fifth and Malarie Medina's RBI double in the sixth sealed the 8-0 shutout for the Pioneers.
Game 2 (TWU won 11-3):
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Espinoza again put TWU on the board first with a 1-0 lead in the opening frame.
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The Pioneers' offense exploded in the fourth inning, highlighted by back-to-back RBI doubles from Townsend and Todd to give TWU a 4-2 advantage.
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Three more RBIs in the fifth inning, followed by a walk-off RBI triple from Todd, capped the 11-3 win in the sixth, securing back-to-back run-rule victories.
HEAR FROM HEAD COACH GAY MCNUTT
"I am extremely pleased with our offensive performance tonight in both games," said McNutt. "Allison Gonzalez threw a great game 1 giving up only one hit. Emily Janek and Janyssa Ramos worked well together in the circle in game 2 to add to another great pitching performance. Very pleased overall where our team is right now."
Next Up
TWU returns to action on Sunday, March 9, against Eastern New Mexico at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. at Dianne Baker Field.
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