ARLINGTON - The UT Arlington softball team looks to end the regular season on a high note as the Mavericks will host Seattle U for the final home series of the 2025 season.
The Mavs and Redhawks will play a doubleheader on Friday, May 2 beginning at 3 p.m. CT with the series finale on Saturday, May 3 from Allan Saxe Field. Saturday will serve as Senior Day for UTA's three seniors: Emilie Hoelscher, Nicole Hill and Jessica Adams.
On Friday, the softball team will honor the late Dr. Allan Saxe with a pre-game ceremony at Allan Saxe Field which is scheduled to take place in between UTA's doubleheader at approximately 5 p.m. CT.
A cherished member of the Arlington community, Saxe passed away peacefully on June 17, 2024, in Arlington. Born on February 11, 1939, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Saxe dedicated his life to education, political science, and community service.
Saxe was a distinguished political scientist and a beloved professor at UTA for 53 years. Some of his notable life moments included the honor of carrying the Olympic torch through Arlington, a testament to his enduring spirit and dedication to his community. His giving nature shone brightly as he passed the torch on, symbolizing his lifelong commitment to helping others.
UTA Softball's home turf of Allan Saxe Field is named in honor of Dr. Saxe, with the facility undergoing renovations for the first time in 1993. The complex was originally built in 1974 as the Arlington Athletic Center.
The 622-seat facility was then rebuilt from the ground up following the completion of the 2014 season. The Mavericks opened the new Allan Saxe Field on Feb. 12, 2015 in the Maverick Invitational against Incarnate Word. UTA cut the ribbon on the clubhouse with a ceremony held on March 21, 2015, with alumni, Maverick Club members and donors taking part in the festivities.
Last month, UTA Softball made history with 1,228 fans in attendance for the Mavericks' home contest against No. 3 Oklahoma on April 1, which showcased the growth softball has experienced over the years and at UTA specifically. None of this would have been possible without the generosity of Dr. Saxe who provided the resources for renovations.
GAME INFO
OPPONENT: Seattle U (24-22, 9-12)
WHEN: May 2-3
WHERE: Arlington, TX | Allan Saxe Field
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UTA NOTES
- The Mavericks are coming off a tough series loss to Southern Utah over the weekend as UTA sits on an overall record of 23- 22 and 9-12 in conference play.
- Following this weekend's series with Seattle U, the Mavs will learn their seed in next week's WAC Tournament in Riverside, California - hosted by CBU.
- UTA has secured three series wins over Utah Tech, Tarleton and Abilene Christian with losses to Utah Valley, California Baptist, Grand Canyon and Southern Utah.
- Sophomore transfer Mia McNulty had an outstanding weekend in Cedar City, collecting four home runs against the Thunderbirds with 10 RBI, 17 total bases and a 1.545 slugging percentage. In the series opener with Southern Utah on Saturday, Apr. 26, McNulty went a perfect 2-2 at the plate with a pair of home runs, collecting five RBI in the contest.
- The power hitter has played a vital role in UTA's lineup this season as she now total nine homers on the season with a team high of 31 RBI.
- Kailee Bautista (.326), Dee McClarity (.300), Talia Maldonado (.281) and McNulty (.275) hold the top-four batting averages on the roster with 102 combined RBI on the season.
- In the circle, Adams has been incredible for UTA this season leading the staff with a 3.02 ERA. Across 65 innings of work, the righty has collected 25 strike outs across 19 appearances.
- Hoelsher follows Adams closely with a 3.45 ERA across 66.2 innings so far this season. The left-hander has appeared in 20 contests, making 14 starts for the Mavs with 26 strike outs.
ON DECK
The Mavericks will await their seeding in next week's WAC Tournament in Riverside, California which will be hosted at California Baptist on Wednesday, May 7 through Saturday, May 10.
-- #BuckEm –
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Players Mentioned
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- 5' 8"
- Sophomore
- OF
- 5' 8"
- Sophomore
- C
- 5' 7"
- Freshman
- LHP
- 5' 7"
- Sixth Year
- UTIL
- 5' 3"
- Freshman
- 1B
- 5' 10"
- Junior
- C
- 5' 4"
- Sophomore
Players Mentioned
- 5' 8"
- Sophomore
- RHP
- 5' 8"
- Sophomore
- OF
- 5' 7"
- Freshman
- C
- 5' 7"
- Sixth Year
- LHP
- 5' 3"
- Freshman
- UTIL
- 5' 10"
- Junior
- 1B
- 5' 4"
- Sophomore
- C
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