West Texas A&M Softball Hosts St. Edward's and St. Mary's

The #2 Lady Buffs look to continue their strong Lone Star Conference start this weekend.

Mar. 12, 2026 at 11:07pm

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The #2 ranked West Texas A&M Lady Buffs softball team will host a pair of Lone Star Conference doubleheaders this weekend, facing off against St. Edward's on Friday and St. Mary's on Sunday. The Lady Buffs, led by sixth-year head coach Michael Mook, are looking to build on their 56-8 overall record and 40-4 conference mark from the 2025 season.

Why it matters

West Texas A&M has been a dominant force in Division II softball, winning three South Central Regional titles and two national championships since reviving their program in 2006. This weekend's matchups against conference foes St. Edward's and St. Mary's provide the Lady Buffs an opportunity to further cement their status as one of the top teams in the nation.

The details

On Friday, the Lady Buffs will host St. Edward's, who enters the weekend 8-15 overall and 5-7 in Lone Star Conference play. St. Edward's is led at the plate by junior Ryan Rangel, who is hitting .298 with 3 home runs and 15 RBIs. On Sunday, West Texas A&M will welcome in-state rival St. Mary's, who is 17-8 overall and 9-3 in conference. The Rattlers are paced by junior Gabriela Banda, who is batting .458 with 7 doubles, 3 home runs, and 27 RBIs.

  • The doubleheader against St. Edward's is scheduled for Friday, March 13, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
  • The doubleheader against St. Mary's is scheduled for Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.

The players

Michael Mook

The sixth-year head coach of the West Texas A&M Lady Buffs, who has led the team to a 263-64 (.804) record, including the 2021 NCAA Division II National Championship.

Ryan Rangel

A junior outfielder for St. Edward's University, leading the team with a .298 batting average, 3 home runs, and 15 RBIs.

Gabriela Banda

A junior infielder for St. Mary's University, batting .458 with 7 doubles, 3 home runs, and 27 RBIs.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

The Lady Buffs' continued dominance in Division II softball has made them a perennial powerhouse, and this weekend's conference matchups against St. Edward's and St. Mary's provide an opportunity for the team to further solidify their status as one of the top programs in the nation.