The Optimist
  • Home
  • About
    • Advertise
    • Policies
    • Staff Contacts
    • Jobs
  • News
  • Sports
  • Opinion
    • Columns
    • Editorials
  • Multimedia
    • Photo Galleries
    • Videos
  • Features
  • Print Edition
    • The Pessimist
    • Special Projects
  • Police Log
  • Classifieds
You are here: Home / Multimedia / Photo Galleries / Gallery: Softball falls to UNT in home game
Emerson Meggers, junior infielder from Vacaville, California, swings in her last at-bat. (Photo by Naya Pacheco)

Gallery: Softball falls to UNT in home game

April 16, 2026 by Naya Pacheco Leave a Comment

Softball fell to the University of North Texas 9-7 on Wednesday at Poly Wells Field. The two teams faced a weather delay that pushed the game time back an additional hour and a half. The Wildcats scored in the second, sixth and seventh innings to bring their total to seven runs. Kyana Lipardo hit a triple in the bottom of the seventh inning, driving in three runs. The team will travel to Utah to face Southern Utah beginning at 2 p.m. on Friday.

Emalee Romero, senior infielder from Eastvale, California, throws on the run for an out. (Photo by Naya Pacheco)
Julianna Martinez, sophomore outfielder from Fresno, California, hits the ball to earn a triple. (Photo by Naya Pacheco)
Jadyn Dawson, freshman infielder from Murphy, slides into third base for a stolen base. (Photo by Naya Pacheco)

Audrey Lacina, redshirt sophomore from Bentonville, Arkansas, stands in her stance before the first pitch. (Photo by Naya Pacheco)
Elizabeth Schaefer, senior infielder from Rockwall, talks to head coach Jo Koons before her at-bat. (Photo by Naya Pacheco)
Makayla Valle, junior pitcher from Aurora, Colorado, gathers momentum before pitching. (Photo by Naya Pacheco)

Audrey Lacina, redshirt sophomore from Bentonville, Arkansas, throws to first for an out. (Photo by Naya Pacheco)
Valerie Ornelas, redshirt senior catcher from Madera, California, holds out her glove before receiving a pitch. (Photo by Naya Pacheco)
Leah Meyer, junior pitcher from Ocala, Florida, winds up to pitch. (Photo by Naya Pacheco)

Emalee Romero, senior infielder from Eastvale, California, throws to first during warmups. (Photo by Naya Pacheco)
Elizabeth Schaefer, senior infielder from Rockwall, cheers after scoring on a teammate’s base hit. (Photo by Naya Pacheco)
Emerson Meggers, junior infielder from Vacaville, California, swings in her last at-bat. (Photo by Naya Pacheco)

Emalee Romero, senior infielder from Eastvale, California, gives encouragement to Alissa Snipes, freshman pitcher from Chico, California. (Photo by Naya Pacheco)
Valerie Ornelas, redshirt senior catcher from Madera, California, receives high-fives from her teammates after the inning. (Photo by Naya Pacheco)
Alissa Snipes, freshman pitcher from Chico, California, pitches in the final innings to close the game. (Photo by Naya Pacheco)

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries

Other Multimedia:

  • Gallery: FilmFest 2026 celebrates student filmmakers at annual showcase

  • Gallery: Baseball loses 2-1 to CBU in three-day tournament

  • Gallery: Softball falls to Texas Tech during sold out game

About Naya Pacheco

Leave a Comment: Cancel reply

You must be logged in to post a comment.

You are here: Home / Multimedia / Photo Galleries / Gallery: Softball falls to UNT in home game

Other Multimedia:

  • Gallery: FilmFest 2026 celebrates student filmmakers at annual showcase

  • Gallery: Baseball loses 2-1 to CBU in three-day tournament

  • Gallery: Softball falls to Texas Tech during sold out game

Follow us online

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Optimist on Twitter

acuoptimist The Optimist @acuoptimist ·
29 Mar

Sing Song 2026 Awards Class Division:

Overall Award:
1. Mixed
2. Seniors
3. Freshman White

Reply on Twitter 2038098756579508469 Retweet on Twitter 2038098756579508469 Like on Twitter 2038098756579508469 2 Twitter 2038098756579508469
acuoptimist The Optimist @acuoptimist ·
29 Mar

Sing Song 2026 Awards Women’s Division:

Overall Award:
1. Ko Jo Kai
2. Sigma Theta Chi
3. Tri Kappa Gamma

Reply on Twitter 2038098512471093381 Retweet on Twitter 2038098512471093381 Like on Twitter 2038098512471093381 3 Twitter 2038098512471093381

Optimist on Facebook

The Optimist

1 week ago

The Optimist

Video

View on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

The Optimist

2 weeks ago

The Optimist
Happy April Fools’ Day! From Willie the Wildcat being drafted to Sub T-16 replacing the cheer team, we are giving you all of the latest and totally real news happening on campus! You can find more of the Pessimist stories in the newspapers around campus or by visiting acuoptimist.com. #acupessimist #abilenechristianuniversity #aprilfoolsday ... See MoreSee Less

Video

View on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

Videos

Optimist Newscast Feb. 28, 2024

Our top stories today include a recap of The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940, the ... [Read More…]

  • Optimist Newscast Feb. 21, 2024
  • Optimist Newscast Feb. 14, 2024
  • Optimist Newscast Jan. 24, 2024

Latest Photos

  • Home
  • About
    • Contact
    • Subscribe
    • Policies
    • Advertising Policy
    • Letters to the Editor and Reader Comments
  • News
  • Sports
  • Opinion
    • Columns
    • Editorials
  • Multimedia
    • Videos
    • Photo Galleries
  • Features
  • Advertise
    • Paid Advertisement
  • Police Log

© 2026 ACU Optimist · All Rights Reserved