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Portales Today
By the People, for the People
WT softball faces tough competition, finishes 4-2 in Tennessee Tourney
West Texas A&M softball goes 4-2 in the Chattanooga Invitational and started a new winning streak.
Published on Feb. 9, 2026
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The No. 8 West Texas A&M Lady Buffs softball team had a mixed performance at the Chattanooga Invitational, dropping two games but finishing with three consecutive wins to end the tournament with a 4-2 record. Standout performances came from players like Emily Liskai, Abby Howell, and Bella Holland as the Lady Buffs bounced back from early losses to West Florida and McKendree.
Why it matters
The Chattanooga Invitational provided the Lady Buffs with valuable experience against tough competition, which will help prepare them for Lone Star Conference play. Despite the early setbacks, the team showed resilience and the ability to respond with a strong finish, building momentum heading into the rest of the season.
The details
After opening the tournament with a 3-2 loss to West Florida, the Lady Buffs defeated Montevallo 6-4 but then suffered another 5-3 setback to McKendree. The team then closed out the tournament with three consecutive wins over Palm Beach Atlantic (8-0 in 5 innings), UAH (8-3), and Lee (7-3). Standout performances included Emily Liskai's 3-run triple and Abby Howell's 2-run single in the win over UAH, as well as Bella Holland's solo homer and Jordyn De Los Santos' 2-run double in the victory over Lee.
- The Lady Buffs (10-2) competed in the Chattanooga Invitational over the weekend of February 7-9, 2026.
- The team opens Lone Star Conference play with a doubleheader on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 2 and 4 p.m. against Eastern New Mexico in Portales.
The players
Emily Liskai
A West Texas A&M outfielder who had a standout performance in the tournament, including a 3-run triple and 2-run single.
Abby Howell
A West Texas A&M player who contributed a 2-run single in the win over UAH.
Bella Holland
A West Texas A&M player who hit a solo home run and an RBI single in the win over Lee.
Jordyn De Los Santos
A West Texas A&M player who had a 3-for-3 outing with 2 RBIs and 2 runs scored in the win over Lee.
Michael Mook
The head coach of the West Texas A&M Lady Buffs softball team.
What they’re saying
“Though the No. 8 West Texas A&M Lady Buffs softball team dropped a pair of games in the Chattanooga Invitational, head coach Michael Mook still came away impressed with his team's fight and resiliency.”
— Michael Mook, Head Coach (myplainview.com)
What’s next
The Lady Buffs open Lone Star Conference play with a doubleheader at 2 and 4 p.m. on Saturday (Feb. 14) at Eastern New Mexico in Portales.
The takeaway
The Chattanooga Invitational provided the Lady Buffs with valuable experience against tough competition, which will help prepare them for the rest of the season. Despite the early setbacks, the team showed resilience and the ability to respond with a strong finish, building momentum heading into Lone Star Conference play.
