SEGUIN, Texas – UST softball team faced a tough test on Saturday. After defeating the Bulldogs Friday, they fell in both games of a doubleheader to No. 8 Texas Lutheran. With the losses, the Celts move to 11-5 overall and 10-4 in conference.

Game 1: Texas Lutheran 8, St. Thomas 3

The Celts battled early but were unable to keep pace with the Bulldogs' offense. Texas Lutheran struck first in the opening inning, capitalizing on a defensive miscue to take a 3-0 lead. St. Thomas responded in the second, as Lindsey Gonzalez drew a bases-loaded walk to push across a run before Delayne Moreno followed with an RBI single to cut the deficit to 3-2.

In the third, Chloe Bennett tied the game with a solo home run, but Texas Lutheran reclaimed the lead with a fly in the fourth. The Bulldogs pulled away in the sixth, scoring four runs, including a three-run homer, to seal the 8-3 win.

Game 2: Texas Lutheran 9, St. Thomas 1 

The Bulldogs carried their momentum into game two, taking control early with runs in the second and third innings. The Celts' lone run came in the sixth, when Gabby Davila ripped a double to bring home Mia Anderson. However, Texas Lutheran responded in the bottom half of the inning with a four-run surge, forcing the game to end via run rule at 9-1.

Up Next

St. Thomas will return home for a midweek doubleheader against future SCAC opponent LeTourneau on Tuesday, March 18. For more updates, visit ustcelts.com or follow @ustsoftball on Instagram.