Softball opened their season on the road at the Texas State Tournament in San Marcos on Feb. 10-12. The Shockers went 4-1 over the weekend.
Feb. 10 versus Villanova
Their first game was against Villanova, the reigning Big East champions. Wichita State beat Villanova 12-1 in a run-rule. Junior right-handed pitcher Lauren Howell made her first start and was one out away from a shutout. Both senior infielder Sydney McKinney and junior outfielder Lauren Lucas went 4-4 at the plate. McKinney scored three runs and Lucas hit a homerun and two doubles. Villanova scored their lone run at the bottom of the fifth inning after an error and RBI single from senior catcher Ally Jones.