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Audrey Lacina, redshirt sophomore utility from Bentonville, Arkansas, walks to the dugout holding her gear. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)

Gallery: Softball drops home opener to South Dakota State

February 13, 2026 by Callie Brimberry Leave a Comment

Softball dropped its home-opening doubleheader to South Dakota State 12-3 and 8-5 on Wednesday at Poly Wells Field. The losses came in ACU’s first games at home this season. The Wildcats will travel to Austin to compete in the Bevo Classic, beginning with a matchup against No. 2 Texas on Thursday.

Jadyn Dawson, freshman infielder from Murphy, yells encouragement to the pitcher. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Emerson Meggers, junior infielder from Vacaville, California, waits to catch the ball. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Lindsey Oliver, junior pitcher from Watauga, delivers a pitch. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)

Ciana Arguijo, freshman utility from Round Rock, points across the field. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Savannah Crocker, freshman infielder from Heath, stands ready at second base. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Alaina Hampton, senior infielder from Pearland, attempts to hit the ball. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)

Ciana Arguijo, freshman utility from Round Rock, runs back to the dugout. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
The Wildcats gather after the game. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Emerson Meggers, junior infielder from Vacaville, California, anticipates the ball. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)

Audrey Lacina, redshirt sophomore utility from Bentonville, Arkansas, walks to the dugout holding her gear. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Erianna Garcia, freshman catcher from League City, signals to the pitcher. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
The Wildcats raise their hands in a circle after the game. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)

Ciana Arguijo, freshman utility from Round Rock, communicates with a teammate. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Kyana Lipardo, freshman utility from San Antonio, waits for the next play. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Audrey Lacina, redshirt sophomore utility from Bentonville, Arkansas, shouts to a teammate. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)

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Several ACU students were removed from the seating behind the Utah Valley bench late in the fourth quarter while arguing with UVU fans. After a conversation with ACUPD and other staff members, they were relocated to the stands near the UVU bench on the south baseline.

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An altercation occurred between Associate Head Coach Yannick Denson and UVU Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Josh Morzelewski ahead of the 1 p.m. tip. The playing surface was mopped less than an hour before tip, while the Wolverines were completing their pregame warmups.

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