The University of Texas Permian Basin softball team is one win shy of matching its Lone Star Conference record for wins in a season after defeating St. Edward's University 7-3 in the first game of their series. Key hits led to a comeback victory, although they fell 5-2 in game two, leaving them with a 7-23 conference record. Despite the loss, the team's performance in game one showcased strong hitting and pitching, particularly from Jessica Cantrell. Coach David Martinez emphasized maintaining focus and incremental improvement as they approach the record. UTPB's next opportunity to tie the record comes in a scheduled game against St. Mary鈥檚 University.

By the Numbers
  • UTPB's current conference record stands at 7 wins and 23 losses.
  • Jessica Cantrell pitched her 13th complete game, allowing 3 runs on 7 hits in game one.
  • Kaylee Moses had 4 RBIs in game one, contributing significantly to the team鈥檚 performance.
State of Play
  • The Falcons have won one game in four consecutive series.
  • In game one, UTPB's pitching and defense were effective against St. Edward's after an initial rough start.
What's Next

UTPB will attempt to tie its program record for conference wins in the upcoming game against St. Mary鈥檚 University. Continuing their focus on performance improvement will be crucial. The team is looking to build on their recent successes and find consistency in their gameplay.

Bottom Line

With the team on the brink of a program milestone, consistency and timely execution will be key to achieving their goals. The Falcons aim to maintain momentum and focus on the fundamentals to secure their place in the record books.