Southwestern (Tex.) delivered a shutout performance against St. Thomas (Tex.), securing a 3-0 victory in a tightly contested elimination game at the SCAC Tournament. 

The game remained scoreless until the third inning when Southwestern's Meghan McCarthy doubled to right field, bringing Erica Otto home to give their team a 1-0 lead. In the following inning, Daniella Clark singled to right center, allowing Sophia Ytuarte to cross the plate, extending their lead to 2-0.

St. Thomas struggled to generate offense against Southwestern's pitching, with their only hits coming from Rebecca Archibald, Chloe Bennett, and Haley Lupian. Despite some scoring opportunities, they were unable to capitalize on them, leaving five runners on base throughout the game.

Southwestern's Riley Glenn-Millhouse delivered the final blow in the seventh inning, smashing a triple that brought in Ashtyn Aldrete, padding their lead to 3-0.

Sophia Ytuarte pitched a gem for Southwestern, going the distance and allowing only three hits while striking out three batters. On the other side, Allison Hughes pitched a complete game for St. Thomas, allowing three runs on seven hits and striking out one batter.

Southwestern's solid defense and timely hitting proved to be the difference-maker, handing St. Thomas a tough loss at the elimination stage of the SCAC Tournament.

This loss concludes St. Thomas' season.