The Shorthorn · Feb 14, 2018
UTA softball suffers loss to Texas Tech
The softball team (3-2) fell short in its home opener against Texas Tech University 12-5 on Wednesday at Allan Saxe Field.
With the game tied at one in the top of the fifth, the Red Raiders gained momentum with a pair of home runs that ultimately led them to victory.
The Red Raiders jumped on the board first after senior catcher Allison Knopp notched a solo home run over left in the top of the second.
UTA responded in the bottom of the inning as senior infielder Sandra Mendoza knotted the game with a RBI single.
Knopp hit another solo home run in the top of the fifth, and junior infielder Jessica Hartwell followed with a three-run home run to extend the Red Raider's lead to 5-1.