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ARLINGTON, TX –\u00a0The UT Arlington softball team looks to host the Boerner Invitational, this weekend, welcoming Wichita State, Creighton and South Dakota from Friday, Feb. 20 through Sunday, Feb. 22.
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\nThe Boerner Invitational honors the memory of Melissa Boerner, a former UTA softball captain who tragically lost her life to a drunk driver the day before her senior year in 1998. The annual tournament serves to raise awareness about the importance of responsible drinking and celebrate Boerner’s lasting impact on the Maverick softball program.<\/p>\n
UTA will open the weekend with a Friday doubleheader, beginning with a 3 p.m. CT matchup against Wichita State. Before the game, UTA will unveil Boerner’s replicated jersey on an outfield panel, followed by her parents participating in the honorary first pitch.<\/p>\n
The Mavericks will close Friday’s action with a 5:30 p.m. contest against Creighton.
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\nOn Saturday, the Mavericks are scheduled to face South Dakota at 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.<\/p>\n
The tournament will conclude Sunday morning with an 11:30 a.m. finale showdown against Creighton.<\/p>\n
All UTA games with be streamed on WAC International, while all neutral-site games will be available via live stats.
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\nBOERNER INVITATIONAL INFO
\nOPPONENTS:\u00a0Wichita State, South Dakota, Creighton
\nWHEN:\u00a0February 20-22<\/p>\n
Friday Schedule (Feb. 20) (All times central) Saturday Schedule (Feb. 21) (All times central) Sunday Schedule (Feb. 22) (All times central) \u00a0
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\n10:00 AM – Wichita State vs.\u00a0South Dakota\u00a0|\u00a0Live Stats<\/a>
\n12:30 PM – South Dakota vs.\u00a0Creighton\u00a0|\u00a0Live Stats<\/a>
\n3:00\u00a0PM – Wichita State vs.\u00a0UTA\u00a0|\u00a0Live Stats<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0WAC International<\/a>
\n5:30 PM – Creighton vs.\u00a0UTA\u00a0|\u00a0Live Stats<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0W<\/a>AC International<\/a><\/p>\n
\n10:00 AM – Wichita State vs.\u00a0Creighton |\u00a0Live Stats<\/a>
\n12:30 PM – Creighton vs.\u00a0Wichita State |\u00a0Live Stats<\/a>
\n3:00\u00a0PM – South Dakota vs.\u00a0UTA\u00a0|\u00a0Live Stats<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0W<\/a>AC International<\/a>
\n5:30 PM – South Dakota vs.\u00a0UTA\u00a0|\u00a0Live Stats<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0WAC International<\/a><\/p>\n
\n9:00\u00a0AM – South Dakota vs.\u00a0Wichita State\u00a0|\u00a0Live Stats<\/a>
\n11:30 AM – Creighton vs.\u00a0UTA\u00a0|\u00a0Live Stats<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0WAC International<\/a><\/p>\n
\nUTA NOTES
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\n\tUTA finished 2-2 at the Dream City Invitational, closing the weekend with a 4-3 walk-off win over Tulsa.
\n\tThe Mavericks showed resilience throughout the tournament, recording multiple comeback victories and late-inning rallies.
\n\tUTA scored four or more runs in three games, including an 11-run performance vs. Iowa State (Sat., Feb. 14)
\n\tThe Mavericks plated runs in the sixth or seventh inning in three contests, highlighting their late-game offensive presence.
\n\tMia McNulty<\/a> paced the offense last weekend, highlighted by a home run v. Wisconsin (Fri., Feb. 13) and consistent production at the top of the lineup.
\n\tPeyton Holland<\/a> delivered timely RBIs across the tournament, including a three-RBI game vs. Iowa State and key run-producing outs against Tulsa.
\n\tKelsey Creech<\/a> recorded RBIs in multiple games, including an RBI triple vs. Iowa State.
\n\tDee McClarity<\/a> added key extra-base production, highlighted by the game-tying RBI double vs. Tulsa (Fri., Feb. 13)
\n\tIn the circle, Kynlee Bowlin<\/a> turned in a complete-game win vs. Tulsa (Fr., Feb. 13), striking out eight and limiting the Golden Hurricanes to three hits.
\n\tMaddie Furniss<\/a> earned the win in relief in Sunday’s finale v. Tulsa, tossing four scoreless innings to secure the walk-off victory.
\n\tUTA pitching combines to strike out 17 hitters over the weekend and limited opponents in late innings to allow comeback opportunities.
\n\tDefensively, the Mavericks turned in strong efforts, including two double plays in the tournament finale.
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