No. 7 Angelo State Splits Weekend Series with Texas Woman's

Rambelles drop opener 1-0 before rebounding with 8-3 win in Game 2

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The No. 7 ranked Angelo State softball team split a Lone Star Conference doubleheader with Texas Woman's on Sunday, losing the opener 1-0 before bouncing back with an 8-3 victory in the second game.

Why it matters

The split keeps Angelo State in the hunt for the Lone Star Conference title, as they remain in second place in the standings. The Rambelles are looking to return to the NCAA Division II playoffs after making it last season.

The details

In the first game, Texas Woman's scored the only run in the seventh inning on a solo home run. Angelo State was limited to just one hit in the game. In the second game, the Pioneers took an early 2-0 lead, but the Rambelles answered with three runs in the third inning to take the lead. Angelo State then broke the game open with a five-run fifth inning to secure the 8-3 victory.

  • The doubleheader took place on Sunday, March 9, 2026 at Mayer Softball Field.
  • Angelo State is now 22-5 overall and 11-1 in Lone Star Conference play.

The players

Ashleigh Dendas

The Angelo State pitcher who threw a complete game in the 1-0 loss, allowing just one run on three hits.

Hawwa Townsend

The Texas Woman's player who hit the game-winning solo home run in the seventh inning of the first game.

Addy Ewing

The Angelo State pitcher who earned the win in the second game, allowing three runs over five innings.

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What they’re saying

“We knew it was going to be a tough series against a very good Texas Woman's team. I'm proud of how our team responded in the second game to get the win.”

— Casey Wyatt, Angelo State Head Coach (San Angelo Live)

What’s next

Angelo State will hit the road next weekend to face Oklahoma Christian and Cameron as they continue their push for the Lone Star Conference title and a spot in the NCAA Division II playoffs.

The takeaway

Despite the tough loss in the opener, Angelo State showed its resilience by bouncing back with a convincing win in the second game. The Rambelles remain in the hunt for the Lone Star Conference crown and a return to the NCAA postseason.