Texas State softball secured a decisive 5-0 victory over Troy, clinching the series on Saturday. Emma Strood delivered a stellar performance, pitching a complete game shutout, allowing only four hits and striking out eight. Aiyana Coleman contributed significantly by hitting a double that drove in three runs, while Kat Zarate added two RBIs with another hit. Texas State opened the scoring in the sixth inning and capped it off with two more runs in the seventh.

By the Numbers
  • Emma Strood pitched a complete game with 8 strikeouts and only 4 hits allowed.
  • Texas State scored 5 runs, with Aiyana Coleman driving in 3 RBIs.
State of Play
  • Texas State improved to 27-16 overall and 8-6 in Sun Belt Conference play.
  • The team will face Troy in the final game of the series on April 12 at 11 a.m., streamed on ESPN+.
What's Next

Following the series against Troy, Texas State will host #1 Texas Tech on April 15 at 6 p.m., with limited availability due to high demand, but it will be broadcast on ESPN+.

Bottom Line

Texas State's strong performance against Troy highlights their competitive edge, particularly Strood's pitching prowess, as they aim to build momentum heading into a challenging matchup against Texas Tech.