RICHARDSON, Texas – The UT Dallas softball team suffered a pair of losses to Texas A&M International on Sunday, falling 8-0 in five innings and 11-7 in the second game of a Lone Star Conference doubleheader. The Dustdevils now hold a record of 8-21 overall and 4-12 in conference play, while the Comets are 5-11 overall and 3-9 in the LSC.
Game One
Texas A&M International outhit UT Dallas 8-4 in the first game. The Dustdevils broke a scoreless tie with seven runs in the fourth inning, and Victoria Espinoza added a solo home run in the fifth to finalize the score at 8-0. Nevaeh Herrera earned the win for TAMIU, allowing four hits and two walks while recording two strikeouts.
UT Dallas in Game One
Senior second baseman Claire Pollack went 2-for-3 for the Comets. Cadence Hernandez recorded a double and a walk, and Julia Maniscalco also hit a double.
Texas A&M International in Game One
Espinoza went 2-for-3 with two runs scored, two RBI, a double, and a home run. Herrera was also 2-for-2 at the plate with two RBI, and Austyn Marraige went 2-for-4.
Game Two
UT Dallas recorded 15 hits compared to TAMIU’s 11 in the second game, 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. After Hernandez hit a three-run home run in the bottom of the sixth, TAMIU added a final run in the seventh.
Comets in Game Two
Pitchers Allison Koch and Katie Hart each struck out three batters. Hernandez went 2-for-2 with a run scored, three RBI, two walks, and her first home run of the season. Brooke Bouldin was 3-for-4 with two runs scored, a double, and an RBI. McKenna Holm had three hits, including a double, two runs, and a run batted in. Claire Pollack posted two hits – one a triple – and a run scored. Blair Collier, Chloe Grimmer, and Sophia Martinez each doubled, and Megan DeWitt recorded her first collegiate hit.
Dustdevils in Game Two
Queenandra Dunn was 2-for-3 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs scored. Marriage went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and two runs scored, and Espinoza was 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBI. Sessy Moreno singled, walked twice, scored twice, and had a stolen base. Kylie Goad earned the win, allowing three walks, 15 hits, and seven runs with three strikeouts.
Up Next
The Comets will play at #8 Angelo State in San Angelo, Texas in a 4 p.m. Doubleheader on Friday.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of the first game?
The final score of the first game was Texas A&M International 8, UT Dallas 0.
Who hit a home run for UT Dallas in the second game?
Cadence Hernandez hit a three-run home run in the bottom of the sixth inning of the second game.
What is the date of the next game for the Comets?
The Comets’ next game is on Friday, March 20, 2026.
How important is defensive play in determining the outcome of a softball game?
