The UTEP softball team (12-23, 2-10 Conference-USA) lost 8-2 and were swept in the series against the University of North Texas (21-7, 10-2) April 3 at Lovelace Stadium.
The Miners will try to re-group as New Mexico State University (NMSU) comes to town on April 5 in a one-game series.
To start off this matchup in the first inning, junior pitcher Isabella Kelly was able to keep the runners at bay, allowing no hits or runs. However, in the bottom of the first inning, the Miners could not get any offense going.
In the top of the second inning, the Miners were able to grab an early 1-0 lead after a homerun from redshirt junior infielder Pate Cathey.