UTC Softball Splits On Day One Of Frost Classic

The Mocs fell to Cornell 6-1 before bouncing back with a 15-0 rout of UIC

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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The Chattanooga softball team split their games on the opening day of the Frost Classic, losing 6-1 to Cornell before dominating UIC 15-0 in the nightcap. Pitcher Sophia Guerra recorded a five-inning shutout in the second game as the Mocs' bats came alive, led by Mia Leone's 3-for-3 performance with a 3-run homer.

Why it matters

The Frost Classic is an important early-season tournament for the UTC softball team as they look to build momentum and prepare for conference play. The split result shows the team's potential, with the lopsided win over UIC demonstrating their offensive firepower, while the loss to Cornell highlights areas for improvement.

The details

In the first game, Cornell jumped out to a 3-0 lead and added three more runs in the sixth inning to win 6-1. Chattanooga's lone run came in the sixth when Chloe Lackey reached on an error and scored. Pitcher Taylor Long struck out seven batters. In the second game, the Mocs scored in every inning, led by Leone's 3-run homer in the first. Pikas, Segedi, Pitts, and Karls also had big offensive games as Chattanooga cruised to a 15-0 victory. Pitcher Sophia Guerra tossed a 5-inning shutout, striking out one without a walk.

  • The Frost Classic took place on February 21, 2026.
  • Game 1 between Chattanooga and Cornell was played earlier in the day.
  • Game 2 between Chattanooga and UIC was the nightcap.

The players

Sophia Guerra

The Chattanooga pitcher who recorded a 5-inning shutout in the 15-0 win over UIC.

Mia Leone

The Chattanooga player who went 3-for-3 with a 3-run homer and 5 RBIs in the 15-0 win over UIC.

Tara Tembey Smith

The former Chattanooga softball player who is now the head coach of the Cornell team that defeated Chattanooga 6-1.

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What’s next

Day Two of the Frost Classic gets started at 11:00 a.m. Saturday with UIC and Cornell. The Mocs will take on UIC at 1:30 p.m. and Cornell in the third game of the day.

The takeaway

The Chattanooga softball team showed both their offensive firepower and defensive vulnerabilities in the opening day of the Frost Classic. While the lopsided win over UIC was an impressive display, the loss to Cornell highlights areas the team needs to improve on as they prepare for conference play.