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Members of the team huddle around the pitching mound. (Photo by John Stai)

Gallery: Softball takes one win in three-game series against Utah Tech

April 3, 2025 by Steven Infante and John Stai

The softball team hosted Utah Tech for a three-game Western Athletic Conference series at Poly Wells Field on March 28–29. The Wildcats dropped both games of Friday’s doubleheader, 5–1 and 8–4. On Saturday, ACU earned a 9–8 win. Catrin Hoffman recorded the game-winning hit in the bottom of the seventh inning, bringing in Miranda Lista. The Wildcats moved to 9–26 overall and 5–7 in conference play.

Ella Beeman, junior biology major from Lowell, Arkansas, pitches the ball. (Photo by John Stai)
Emily Berryhill, senior psychology major from Leander, runs to first base. (Photo by John Stai)
Members of the team huddle around the pitching mound. (Photo by John Stai)

Chase Mueller, freshman finance major from Shingle Springs, California, throws the ball to the infield. (Photo by John Stai)
Taylor Haywood, sophomore journalism major from Austin, strikes the ball. (Photo by John Stai)
Emalee Romero, junior criminal justice major from Eastvale, California, runs to third base. (Photo by John Stai)

Lina Russo, senior right-handed pitcher from Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California, throws the ball to home base. (Photo by Steven Infante)
Miranda Lista, senior infielder from Chino Hills, California, throws the ball back to the pitcher. (Photo by Steven Infante)
Miranda Lista, senior infielder from Chino Hills, California, hits the ball. (Photo by Steven Infante)

Miranda Lista, senior infielder from Chino Hills, California, high-fives Jasmine Bailey, academic graduate assistant, after running to first base. (Photo by Steven Infante)
Miranda Lista, senior infielder from Chino Hills, California, slides into second base. (Photo by Steven Infante)
Cait Hall, freshman catcher from Phenix City, Alabama, swings at the ball. (Photo by Steven Infante)

Julianna Martinez, freshman outfielder from Fresno, California, stands ready for the pitch. (Photo by Steven Infante)
Miranda Lista, senior infielder from Chino Hills, California, slides into home. (Photo by Steven Infante)
Miranda Lista, senior infielder from Chino Hills, California, slides into home as the crowd signals safe. (Photo by Steven Infante)

Taylor Bachmeyer, graduate right-handed pitcher from Pflugerville, swings at the ball. (Photo by Steven Infante)
The team gathers together on the pitcher’s mound. (Photo by Steven Infante)
The team celebrates on the field after the game. (Photo by Steven Infante)

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