Lady Buffs Extend Unbeaten Streak with Two More Run-Rule Wins

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The #8 ranked West Texas A&M Lady Buffs softball team extended their unbeaten start to the season with two more run-rule victories on Sunday at the South Central Regional Crossover tournament in Los Lunas, New Mexico. The Lady Buffs defeated Southwestern Oklahoma State 8-0 in 5 innings and Adams State 17-0, also in 5 innings, to improve to 6-0 on the year. The team will now head to Chattanooga, Tennessee next weekend to compete in the Chattanooga Invitational.

Why it matters

The Lady Buffs' dominant start to the season has them ranked 8th nationally and establishes them as a top contender in the South Central region. Their ability to win convincingly through run-rule victories shows the team's offensive firepower and pitching depth as they look to make a deep postseason run.

The details

In the win over Southwestern Oklahoma State, the Lady Buffs jumped out to an early 4-0 lead in the first inning on home runs by and. They added four more runs over the next few innings to secure the 8-0 victory. Pitcher went the distance, striking out 10 batters and allowing just 3 hits. Against Adams State, the Lady Buffs scored 6 runs in the first inning and kept pouring it on, eventually winning 17-0. had a double and 2 RBIs, while and each drove in runs as well.

• The Lady Buffs opened the South Central Regional Crossover tournament on Sunday, February 1, 2026.
• They will next compete in the Chattanooga Invitational in Chattanooga, Tennessee on February 6-8, 2026.

What’s next

The Lady Buffs will compete in the Chattanooga Invitational on February 6-8, 2026, facing opponents such as West Florida, Montevallo, McKendree, Palm Beach Atlantic, UAH, and Lee.