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Jadyn Dawson, freshman infielder from Murphy, stretches to record an out at first base. (Photo by Naya Pacheco)

Gallery: Softball falls to New Mexico in 1-2 home series

February 24, 2026 by Naya Pacheco Leave a Comment

Softball hosted a three-game series at Poly Wells Field, finishing 1-2. The Wildcats opened the series with a 7-6 win before dropping the final two games 13-7 and 9-1. The team will look to rebound in its next matchup on the road for the Jeannine McHaney Memorial Classic at Texas Tech, starting on Thursday.

Audrey Lacina, redshirt sophomore utility from Bentonville, Arkansas, prepares to take a lead from second base. (Photo by Naya Pacheco)
Ari Maxwell, sophomore outfielder from Edmond, Oklahoma, catches the final out. (Photo by Naya Pacheco)
Lindsey Oliver, junior right-handed pitcher from Watauga, is in her windup before delivering a pitch. (Photo by Naya Pacheco)

An ACU infielder catches the ball at second base as a New Mexico player slides in. (Photo by Naya Pacheco)
The ACU defense gathers around the coach during a timeout. (Photo by Naya Pacheco)
Ari Maxwell, sophomore outfielder from Edmond, Oklahoma, takes a lead off first base. (Photo by Naya Pacheco)

Alaina Hampton, senior infielder from Pearland, throws to the pitcher from third base. (Photo by Naya Pacheco)
Ella Beeman, junior right-handed pitcher from Lowell, Arkansas, throws to first base for an out. (Photo by Naya Pacheco)
Valerie Ornelas, redshirt senior catcher from Madera, California, frames a strike. (Photo by Naya Pacheco)

Ella Beeman, junior right-handed pitcher from Lowell, Arkansas, throws a pitch for a strike. (Photo by Naya Pacheco)
Jadyn Dawson, freshman infielder from Murphy, stretches to record an out at first base. (Photo by Naya Pacheco)
Players high-five each other after the game. (Photo by Naya Pacheco)

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