UTD Softball Swept by TAMIU, Heads to Angelo State Next

The Comets suffered a pair of losses to the Dustdevils, but showed offensive potential in the second game.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 11:05am

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The UT Dallas softball team lost both games of a doubleheader against Texas A&M International on Sunday, falling 8-0 in the first game and 11-7 in the second. The Comets recorded 15 hits in the second game compared to TAMIU's 11, but committed three errors that proved costly. Freshman catcher Megan DeWitt recorded her first collegiate hit in the second game.

Why it matters

The losses drop UTD's record to 5-11 overall and 3-9 in Lone Star Conference play, while TAMIU improves to 8-21 and 4-12 in conference. The Comets will look to bounce back in their next series against #8 Angelo State, highlighting the importance of defensive consistency in competitive softball.

The details

In the first game, TAMIU outhit UTD 8-4 and broke a scoreless tie with seven runs in the fourth inning. Victoria Espinoza added a solo home run in the fifth to make the final 8-0. In the second game, UTD recorded 15 hits compared to TAMIU's 11, but committed three errors. The Dustdevils led 4-3 after the first inning and extended their lead to 9-4 with a four-run fourth. Cadence Hernandez hit a three-run home run for UTD in the sixth, but TAMIU added one more run in the seventh for the 11-7 final.

  • The doubleheader took place on Sunday, March 16, 2026.
  • The Comets' next game is a doubleheader at #8 Angelo State on Friday, March 20, 2026 at 4 p.m.

The players

Cadence Hernandez

The UT Dallas sophomore hit a three-run home run in the bottom of the sixth inning of the second game.

Megan DeWitt

The UT Dallas freshman catcher recorded her first collegiate hit during the second game of the doubleheader.

Victoria Espinoza

The Texas A&M International player went 2-for-3 with two runs scored, two RBI, a double, and a home run in the first game.

Kylie Goad

The Texas A&M International pitcher earned the win in the second game, allowing three walks, 15 hits, and seven runs with three strikeouts.

Queenandra Dunn

The Texas A&M International player was 2-for-3 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs scored in the second game.

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What’s next

The Comets will play at #8 Angelo State in San Angelo, Texas in a 4 p.m. Doubleheader on Friday.

The takeaway

The losses to TAMIU drop UTD's record to 5-11 overall and 3-9 in conference play, but the Comets showed offensive potential in the second game despite the defensive lapses. They will look to bounce back against a ranked Angelo State team, underscoring the need for all-around strong play to succeed in competitive softball.