HOBBS, NM - The Howard Payne University softball team went on the road to Hobbs, New Mexico to take on the University of Southwest in a double-header on Saturday. The Lady Jackets lost game one 7-3 and game two 5-1. 

GAME 1 | Southwest (NM) 7, Howard Payne 3

Makayla Wesley totaled three hits, but the Howard Payne Lady Jackets fell to the Southwest (NM) Mustangs 7-3 Saturday.

Bree Cason (4-2) started and took the loss in the circle for Howard Payne (5-4).

In addition to her three hits, Wesley had two doubles to lead the Lady Jackets. Bryce Allen-Bourland furnished a noteworthy performance at the dish as well, going 2-for-3 with a double, a walk and an RBI. Amber Williams also helped out for Howard Payne, putting together one hit in two trips to the plate while adding a double, a walk and an RBI.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Lady Jackets got on the scoreboard first, starting in the second inning. Howard Payne got on the board thanks to Williams' RBI double with two outs.

The Lady Jackets lost the lead they built in the second, but got back on the board in the sixth trailing 4-1. Allen-Bourland came across to score the lone run of the inning for Howard Payne, which brought the score to 4-2 in favor of the Mustangs.

Southwest (NM) expanded their lead to 7-2 before the Howard Payne offense got going, reducing that lead to 7-3 in the seventh. The ballgame ended with that seventh inning rally falling short.

GAME NOTES

» Wesley led the Lady Jackets, compiling three hits in the ballgame.
» Howard Payne's power output was led by Wesley, who picked up two extra base hits in the ballgame.
» Howard Payne's highest scoring inning was the seventh, when it pushed one run across.
» Howard Payne pitchers faced 34 Southwest (NM) hitters in the game, allowing six ground balls and eight fly balls while striking out three.
» The Lady Jackets drew four walks from Southwest (NM) pitching.
» Wesley led the Lady Jackets at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two doubles.
» Southwest (NM) was led offensively by J. Gabaldon, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI.
» Da. Utajara led the Mustangs pitching staff, throwing four innings of one-run ball.

GAME 2 | Southwest (NM) 5, Howard Payne 1

The Howard Payne Lady Jackets struggled on Saturday, falling to the Southwest (NM) Mustangs by final score of 5-1.

Kayla Camacho (0-1) got the ball to start for Howard Payne (5-5) and took the loss. Sydney West was a bright spot for the Lady Jackets, coming out of the bullpen and throwing four innings, giving up one run on two hits, with one walk and three strikeouts.

Makayla Wesley led the way offensively for the Lady Jackets, going 1-for-3 in the ballgame with a double and an RBI. Elise Munoz provided a noteworthy day at the plate as well, going 2-for-3.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Trailing 5-0, the Lady Jackets first put runs on the board in the sixth inning. Howard Payne got on the board thanks to Wesley's RBI double with two outs. The Lady Jackets were unable to get any closer, as neither team scored again in the ballgame.

GAME NOTES

» Howard Payne's highest scoring inning was the sixth, when it pushed one run across.
» Howard Payne pitchers faced 29 Southwest (NM) hitters in the game, allowing four ground balls and eight fly balls while striking out five.
» Wesley led the Lady Jackets at the plate, going 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
» Southwest (NM) was led offensively by De. Utajara, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI.
» M. Moralez led the Mustangs pitching staff, throwing seven innings of one-run ball.

The Lady Jackets will be back in action on Tuesday as they take on Southwestern University at Lady Jacket Field with games set for 12:00 and 2:00 PM.