Lady Buffs Split Friday Action in Chattanooga

West Texas A&M softball team wins one, loses one in tournament play

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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The #8 ranked West Texas A&M Lady Buffs softball team split their two games on Friday at the Chattanooga Invitational tournament. They lost a close 3-2 game to West Florida in the first matchup, but then bounced back to defeat Montevallo 6-4 in the second game.

Why it matters

The Lady Buffs are a highly ranked Division II softball program, so their performance in this tournament will be closely watched as they look to build momentum heading into conference play. The split results show the team has room for improvement, but also the ability to respond after a tough loss.

The details

In the first game against West Florida, the Lady Buffs took an early 2-0 lead thanks to RBI singles from Alyssa De Los Santos. However, West Florida rallied for 3 runs in the 7th inning to win 3-2. Pitcher Kyra Lair went 6.2 innings for WT. In the second game, the Lady Buffs scored 5 runs in the 4th inning to take control, with Alyssa De Los Santos, Kaitlyn Peskey, and Kaitlyn Holland all driving in runs. Montevallo made it close with a grand slam in the 7th, but WT held on for a 6-4 victory. Peskey pitched 6.1 scoreless innings for the win.

  • The Lady Buffs split their two games on Friday, February 6, 2026 at the Chattanooga Invitational tournament.
  • The Lady Buffs will play again on Saturday, February 7, 2026 against McKendree and Palm Beach Atlantic.

The players

Alyssa De Los Santos

A key offensive contributor for the Lady Buffs, driving in runs in both games on Friday.

Kaitlyn Peskey

The winning pitcher in the second game, throwing 6.1 scoreless innings with 4 strikeouts.

Kaitlyn Holland

Scored a run and drove in another for the Lady Buffs in their 6-4 win over Montevallo.

Kyra Lair

The starting pitcher in the 3-2 loss to West Florida, going 6.2 innings.

Bentlee Stiner

The Montevallo player who hit a grand slam in the 7th inning to make the game close.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“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)

The takeaway

The split results show the Lady Buffs have the talent to compete with top teams, but also areas to improve as they prepare for the rest of their season. Their ability to bounce back from a tough loss with a solid win demonstrates the team's resilience and determination.