Top-Ranked Buffs Showcase Power in Doubleheader at Maner Park

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The top-ranked West Texas A&M softball team showcased its nation-leading offense with eight home runs and 27 runs scored in a doubleheader sweep over Lubbock Christian University at Maner Park. The Lady Buffs won the first game 15-5 in five innings and the second game 12-4 in six innings.

Why it matters

This dominant performance by the No. 1 ranked West Texas A&M team highlights their offensive firepower and ability to quickly pull away from opponents. The losses for Lubbock Christian are their first run-rule defeats in program history, underscoring the challenge they faced against the top-ranked squad.

The details

In the first game, West Texas A&M erupted for nine runs in the opening inning and never looked back, defeating Lubbock Christian 15-5 in five innings. The Lady Buffs had 13 hits, including four home runs, led by a four-RBI game from Jordyn De Los Santos and two homers from Cadence Colborn. Lubbock Christian responded with a grand slam from Alexis Hamilton in the third inning, but the early deficit was too much to overcome. In the second game, West Texas A&M used late-inning surges to pull away, winning 12-4 in six innings. Emily Liskai led the offensive charge with two home runs and four RBIs, while Brooke Janning added a three-run homer. Lubbock Christian got RBI hits from Alexis Clark and Kaitlyn Flores, but the Lady Buffs' power proved too much.

• On March 20, 2026, West Texas A&M swept the doubleheader against Lubbock Christian at Maner Park.

What’s next

Lubbock Christian will host Eastern New Mexico in a Lone Star Conference doubleheader on Sunday, March 22 at 1:00 PM.