HOBBS, N.M. -- The University of the Southwest Lady Mustangs completed a three‑game home series against Texas A&M University–San Antonio, hosting the Jaguars for a doubleheader Friday followed by the series finale on Saturday at home.
Game 1: Texas A&M–San Antonio 4, Southwest 0
Southwest opened the series Friday afternoon but came up short in a 4–0 loss. Texas A&M–San Antonio jumped out to an early lead with three runs in the first inning and added another in the second.
Cali Saldana went the distance in the circle for the Lady Mustangs, pitching all seven innings. Kamryn Cantu and Yesenia Rodriguez each recorded a hit for Southwest, while the defense settled in after the early innings to limit further scoring opportunities.
Game 2: Texas A&M–San Antonio 8, Southwest 0
In the second game of the doubleheader, the Jaguars built momentum early and secured an 8–0 victory. Texas A&M–San Antonio scored three runs in the first inning and continued to add runs through the fourth.
The Lady Mustangs collected four hits in the contest, with Kilee Raulston, Kamryn Cantu, Jocelynn Holguin, and Dalaney Utajara each reaching safely. Jazmynn Hernandez earned the start in the circle, with Sophia Jimenez providing relief as Southwest continued to battle against a deep opposing lineup.
Game 3: Texas A&M–San Antonio 15, Southwest 2
Southwest closed the series Saturday afternoon, showing power at the plate despite a 15–2 loss. Layla Stouder put the Lady Mustangs on the scoreboard in the second inning with a solo home run, while Hannah Campos added another solo shot in the fourth.
Cali Saldana and Sophia Jimenez split pitching duties for Southwest, combining to work all six innings. The Lady Mustangs totaled three hits on the day, with Stouder and Campos accounting for both RBIs.
Head Coach Chris Petroski
"This was a tough weekend. A lot of girls were battling with illnesses and we did our best. We had a lot of opportunities with runners in scoring position, but couldn't produce a timely hit."
The Lady Mustangs continue conference play away next week as they look to build on the experience gained from the weekend and finish the season strong.
