The St. Mary鈥檚 University Softball team achieved a doubleheader sweep against Sul Ross State, winning 6-1 in the first game and rallying for an 11-9 victory in the second. Junior Gabriela Banda led the offense with a combined 5-for-7 performance, while senior Raegan Tennill hit her fourth home run of the season. Strong pitching from Ariella Saenz and a late-game surge allowed the Rattlers to edge out their opponents after falling behind. The Rattlers improve their season record to 27-20 and will next play against Western New Mexico.

By the Numbers
  • Gabriela Banda went 5-for-7 with four RBI over two games.
  • Miah Corona hit 6-for-9 with three RBI and two stolen bases.
Yes, But

Despite the victories, the second game highlighted gaps in St. Mary's defense as they allowed seven runs after initially leading by six, raising concerns about their ability to close out tightly contested matches.

State of Play
  • Rattlers improved to 27-20 overall and 19-15 in conference play.
  • They are slated to face Western New Mexico in a doubleheader on Sunday.
What's Next

St. Mary鈥檚 will further test their resilience as they head into another doubleheader, which will be crucial for their final standings as they approach the end of the regular season.

Bottom Line

The Rattlers demonstrated grit and offensive capability, but they must tighten their defense to maintain success in the upcoming games and strengthen their postseason prospects.