EL PASO, Texas – UTEP softball dropped the second game of its three-game Conference USA series to Sam Houston, falling 13-5 in five innings Saturday afternoon at Helen of Troy Field.
UTEP moves to 8-12 overall and 0-2 in Conference USA play, while Sam Houston improves to 16-9 on the season and 2-0 in league action.
Game Summary
Sam Houston struck early with a 13-run first inning to take control of the contest. The Bearkats used a series of extra-base hits, including multiple doubles and a grand slam, to build a 13-0 advantage before the Miners recorded the final out of the frame.
UTEP answered in the bottom of the first inning. Jordan Credeur delivered a two-out double to left center that brought home Camrynn Guthrie and Marissa Burchard to get the Miners on the board.
The Miners chipped away again in the fourth inning. Brantley Lavas walked, while Marissa Burchard reached base and Kenna Carranza drew a walk to load the bases. Paige Lassiter then stepped in as a pinch hitter and ripped a double to left field, clearing the bases and driving in three runs to cut the deficit to 13-5.
UTEP threatened to continue the rally, but the Bearkats held the Miners scoreless the rest of the way to secure the five-inning victory.
UTEP outhit Sam Houston 7-6 in the contest and finished with a .280 team batting average compared to the Bearkats' .260 mark.
Credeur paced the Miners offensively with two hits, including a double, and two RBIs. Lassiter provided a key spark off the bench with a three-RBI double in the fourth inning.
Lavas and Carranza each drew a walk for UTEP.
On Deck
UTEP will wrap up the series against Sam Houston on Sunday, March 8 at Helen of Troy Field. First pitch is set for 11 a.m. MDT, and the game will be streamed on ESPN+.
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