UNT Softball Team Drops Game to Charlotte in 5 Innings

Series Evened After Friday's 13-3 Mean Green Victory

Mar. 29, 2026 at 8:14am

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The North Texas softball team lost 13-3 to Charlotte in a 5-inning game on Saturday, evening the American Conference series after the Mean Green's 13-3 win the previous day.

Why it matters

The loss drops North Texas to 20-15 overall and 9-2 in conference play, making the series split an important result in the competitive American Conference standings.

The details

The Mean Green were unable to build on their Friday victory, falling behind early and ultimately losing by the 10-run mercy rule in the 5th inning. Charlotte took control of the game with a big offensive performance to even the weekend series.

  • The game took place on Saturday, March 29, 2026.
  • North Texas won the series opener 13-3 on Friday.

The players

North Texas Mean Green

The softball team from the University of North Texas, competing in the American Athletic Conference.

Charlotte 49ers

The softball team from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, also competing in the American Athletic Conference.

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The takeaway

This series split highlights the competitive nature of the American Conference, where every game matters for North Texas as they look to secure a high seed for the conference tournament.