UTEP softball continues to struggle, swept by WKU

UTEP softball continues to struggle, swept by WKU

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky – UTEP softball fell, 8–3, in the series finale at Western Kentucky Sunday afternoon at the WKU Softball Complex.

With the loss, UTEP moves to 11-30 overall and 3-18 in Conference USA play, while WKU improves to 33-10 (15-6 CUSA).

Western Kentucky struck first in the opening frame, plating two runs on an RBI double and a bases-loaded walk to take a 2-0 lead.

The Miners answered in the top of the fourth in a big way. Kenna Carranza launched a three-run home run to left field, bringing home Ari Leon and Brantley Lavas to give UTEP a 3-2 advantage.

WKU quickly responded in the bottom half of the inning, capitalizing on miscues to score six runs. The Hilltoppers used a combination of a fielding error, timely hits, and RBI efforts to reclaim control at 8-3.

UTEP was limited offensively, recording just two hits on the day. Iliana Munoz and Carranza accounted for the Miners’ hits, with Carranza’s homer marking the lone extra-base hit. She also drew UTEP’s only walk of the contest.

In the circle, Hannah Jones earned the start and was charged with the loss, falling to 0-3 on the season after tossing 3.0 innings. Ryann Presswood provided 1.0 inning of relief, while Arianna Flores closed out the game with 2.0 scoreless innings, allowing no hits.

On Deck
UTEP returns home for a five-game homestand. The Miners will host last year’s national runner-up, Texas Tech, for a sold-out doubleheader on Wednesday, April 22 at 5 and 7 p.m. MDT at Helen of Troy Field. UTEP will then welcome Missouri State for a three-game Conference USA series (Senior Weekend) from April 24-26. All five games will be streamed on ESPN+.

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