Lady Buffs Softball Hits the Road for Lone Star Conference Play

West Texas A&M ranked #3 faces Western New Mexico and Sul Ross State this weekend

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

The #3 ranked West Texas A&M Lady Buffs softball team hits the road this weekend for Lone Star Conference action. On Friday, they travel to Silver City, New Mexico to take on the Western New Mexico Mustangs in a doubleheader. Then on Sunday, the Lady Buffs head to Alpine, Texas to face the Sul Ross State Lobos in a pair of contests. WT is looking to continue their strong start to the season after finishing 2025 with a 56-8 overall record and 40-4 mark in conference play.

Why it matters

West Texas A&M is one of the top softball programs in Division II, having won three South Central Regional Championships and two national titles in the last decade. This weekend's road trip against conference foes will be an important test for the Lady Buffs as they aim to defend their Lone Star Conference crown and make another deep postseason run.

The details

The Lady Buffs are led by sixth-year head coach Michael Mook, who has compiled a 259-64 record and won the 2021 NCAA Division II National Championship. Western New Mexico enters the weekend 10-8 overall and 6-2 in Lone Star play, led by sophomore outfielder Lanessa Morales. Sul Ross State is just 2-13 on the season and 0-8 in conference, with freshman infielder Baylie Savage pacing the Lobos' offense.

  • The Lady Buffs' doubleheader against Western New Mexico is on Friday afternoon.
  • West Texas A&M's two games against Sul Ross State are on Sunday afternoon.

The players

Michael Mook

The sixth-year head coach of the West Texas A&M Lady Buffs, who has led the program to a 259-64 record and the 2021 NCAA Division II National Championship.

Lanessa Morales

A sophomore outfielder for the Western New Mexico Mustangs, leading the team with a .317 batting average, 3 home runs, and 19 RBIs.

Baylie Savage

A freshman infielder for the Sul Ross State Lobos, hitting .321 with 1 home run and 7 RBIs on the season.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The Lady Buffs will look to continue their dominance over Western New Mexico, having won all 31 previous meetings between the two programs. A sweep this weekend would set up a key conference showdown against Sul Ross State, whom WT has also defeated in all four previous matchups.

The takeaway

West Texas A&M's softball program has established itself as a national powerhouse, winning multiple regional titles and national championships over the past decade. This weekend's road trip against Lone Star Conference foes will be an important test as the Lady Buffs aim to defend their conference crown and make another deep postseason run.