Como-Pickton's Buster tosses conference-leading 13th complete game in Northwestern State win

Former high school star leads Lady Demons to victory over former team Louisiana Tech

Apr. 1, 2026 at 3:29pm

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Mattison Buster, a junior pitcher for the Northwestern State Lady Demons, tossed her conference-leading 13th complete game and picked up her 15th win of the season in a 2-1 victory over her former team Louisiana Tech on Tuesday night. Buster, a former standout at Como-Pickton High School, pitched seven innings, allowing one run on five hits while striking out five and walking one.

Why it matters

Buster's strong performance continues her impressive season for the Lady Demons, who have now won four games in a row and improved to 18-18 overall. As a junior, Buster has established herself as one of the top pitchers in the Southland Conference, leading the league in complete games.

The details

Buster threw 101 pitches in the game, holding Louisiana Tech to just one run. For the season, she is now 15-8 with a 2.95 ERA in 128 1/3 innings pitched. The Lady Demons will look to continue their winning streak on Friday when they travel to Nacogdoches to take on Stephen F. Austin.

  • Buster tossed her 13th complete game of the season on Tuesday, April 1, 2026.
  • Northwestern State has won four games in a row and improved to 18-18 overall.

The players

Mattison Buster

A junior pitcher for the Northwestern State Lady Demons who is having a standout season, leading the Southland Conference in complete games.

Northwestern State Lady Demons

The women's softball team at Northwestern State University, who have won four games in a row and improved to 18-18 overall on the season.

Louisiana Tech

The former team of Mattison Buster, who she faced and defeated in Tuesday's game.

Como-Pickton High School

The high school that Mattison Buster attended before joining the Northwestern State Lady Demons.

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What’s next

The Lady Demons will travel to Nacogdoches on Friday, April 4, 2026 to take on Stephen F. Austin in their next game.

The takeaway

Mattison Buster's dominant performance on the mound has been a key factor in the Northwestern State Lady Demons' recent winning streak, and her ability to consistently go the distance in games has made her one of the top pitchers in the Southland Conference this season.