The cities of San Antonio and Austin proved to be unwelcoming hosts to the ACU softball team last weekend, as the team went 1-3 during their time at each.

The Wildcats played a double header against St. Edwards on Sunday, and split the games, losing one and winning one.

In game one, St. Edwards cashed in on four ACU errors and had 10 hits as they handily beat the Wildcats 7-1. The ACU bats stalled once again, only managing one run and three hits in the contest.

A Megan Brigance double in the fifth inning that scored Ashley Calles proved to be the only run St. Edwards would allow. Calles reached base following a bunt single.

St. Edwards began its scoring early, putting up three runs in the third inning and then broke the game open, scoring four in the fourth.

Pitcher Shelby Hall took the loss for the ‘Cats, dropping her record to 2-7. She was responsible for all seven Hilltopper runs, only three of which were earned though.

Errors continue to be a recurring theme for the team, as two costly errors last weekend against No. 12 Midwestern State put a damper on a five-run ACU comeback and potential upset for the Wildcats and caused them to fall to the Mustangs.

“We have to improve defensively and limit our errors. Timely errors have now played significant roles in two games, and that’s hard to swallow. We’ve got to focus on staying down on the ball,” Head Coach Bobby Reeves said.

In game two, both offenses came out swinging. ACU would put one run on the scoreboard in the top of the first, but that lead would be short-lived as St. Edwards scored three in the bottom of the first.

But the ACU offense responded and would tie the game in the second with back-to-back home runs by Brianna Fowlkes and Lyndi Smith to lead off the inning.

“Anytime someone hits a home run, it’s a huge boost for the team. You’re instantly put right in the game and it provides a spark on many levels,” said freshman Kara Stutesman.

Brittany Rexroat would then settle in on the mound as she allowed six hits over the span of the game, leading the Wildcats to a 6-3 win.

On Saturday, St. Mary’s got the best of the Wildcats in both contests.

In the opener, ACU led 4-3 before giving up four runs in the bottom of the sixth inning.  All-American Rattler catcher Kelly Baker hit a three-run home run that tied the game in the sixth.

Relief pitcher Shelby Hall suffered the loss, giving up four runs in two innings.

Sarah Martinez was 2-4 and had a two-run home run in the fourth, while Candice Miller was 2-4 as well and contributed with a two-run triple in the fourth.

In Saturday’s nightcap, ACU was limited to a mere three hits. Freshman Peyton Mosley gave up five runs and nine hits in her three innings of work.

ACU (9-11) will return home for an afternoon double header Thursday against Southeastern Oklahoma. First pitch is scheduled for 3 p.m.