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Softball Recaps and Scores - May 16

NATIONAL INVITATIONAL SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Game 1 - UTA 9, Central Arkansas 1
CONWAY, Ark. - A big third inning highlighted by a Laura Curry grand slam lifted UT Arlington to its first postseason win since 2003, topping Central Arkansas 9-1 on Wednesday night in the National Invitational Softball Championship first round.

The Mavericks advance to take on Texas Tech, who topped Stephen F. Austin earlier in the day, at 3 p.m. on Thursday for a spot in the Conway Regional championship game. The win pushed UTA to a 28-26 overall record, while improving its all-time postseason record to 3-4.