The UT Arlington Mavericks softball team heads to St. George, Utah this weekend for a three-game conference series against Utah Tech. The series kicks off with a doubleheader on Friday afternoon at 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. CT, followed by a single game Saturday at 1 p.m. The Mavericks, after a tough series loss to California Baptist, will aim to improve their standing in the WAC, where they currently lead various categories including double plays and home runs.

By the Numbers
  • UTA ranks 1st in the WAC with 48 home runs, averaging 1.23 home runs per game.
  • The Mavericks are T10th nationally with 23 double plays and rank 1st in the WAC for double plays per game at .59.
State of Play
  • UTA comes off a series in which they won one out of three games against California Baptist.
  • Peyton Holland leads the WAC with 94 assists and has 10 home runs.
What's Next

If the Mavericks can maintain their strong performance in double plays and capitalizing on home run opportunities, they may have a favorable outcome in this weekend's series, aiding their pursuit of a better record in the WAC.

Bottom Line

The Mavericks must leverage their offensive strengths and solid fielding to turn the tide after their recent loss, making this weekend critical for their conference standings and postseason aspirations.