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An ACU runner slides home to give the Wildcats an early lead. (Photo by Steven Infante)

Gallery: Softball begins fall play with matchup against Vernon College

October 15, 2025 by Steven Infante Leave a Comment

The softball team opened its fall slate on Wednesday afternoon with a home matchup against Vernon College at Poly Wells Field. First pitch was at 3 p.m. as the Wildcats began their offseason tune-up ahead of the spring season. The team will return to Poly Wells Field on Wednesday at 3 p.m. against Temple College.

An ACU batter hits a fly ball to the outfield. (Photo by Steven Infante)
An ACU shortstop fields a ground ball and throws to first. (Photo by Steven Infante)
Ari Maxwell, sophomore outfielder from Edmond, Oklahoma, throws the ball to the second baseman after a hit to the outfield. (Photo by Steven Infante)

An ACU shortstop underhands the ball back to the pitcher to start the inning. (Photo by Steven Infante)
An ACU shortstop catches a practice throw from the catcher before the inning. (Photo by Steven Infante)
An ACU batter sprints to first to beat the throw from an infielder. (Photo by Steven Infante)

An ACU outfielder throws the ball back in after catching a fly ball. (Photo by Steven Infante)
An ACU player throws the ball back into the infield after chasing down a pop-up in the outfield. (Photo by Steven Infante)
ACU infielders high-five each other in preparation for the upcoming inning. (Photo by Steven Infante)

Jadyn Dawson, freshman infielder from Murphy, swings and misses at a pitch high and inside. (Photo by Steven Infante)
An ACU runner slides past a defender to safely steal second base. (Photo by Steven Infante)
An ACU runner slides home to give the Wildcats an early lead. (Photo by Steven Infante)

An ACU pitcher throws the ball. (Photo by Steven Infante)

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