ST. GEORGE, Utah (February 5, 2016) - The Colorado State University-Pueblo softball team dropped a pair of nonconference games Friday at the Dixie State Tournament, falling 10-0 versus West Texas A&M in game one before getting shutout 9-0 in the nightcap against Humboldt State.
In the season opener, the Lady Buffs took an early 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning capitalizing on a Pack fielding error.
In their first at bat of the year, the ThunderWolves went 1-2-3.
Following a scoreless second, West Texas' scoring barrage began in the top of the third inning with two leadoff walks followed by a single to center field loaded the bases.
A sacrafice fly plated the second run of the game with only one out.
A popup in the infield for the second out set the stage for a Buffs single up the middle, plating two more runs.
Another walk issued by the ThunderWolves resulted in a two-run triple from WTAMU, building the lead to 6-0.
The next West Texas batter singled to right centerfield adding to their lead.
In her CSU-Pueblo debut starting pitcher Hope Davalos (R-Fr., Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.) tossed 2 2/3 innings, allowing seven runs on four hits and striking out three batters.
The Pack had little to no response for the dominant pitching of West Texas hurler Alexis Alfonso. Alfonso allowed three hits and one walk in picking up her first win of the season.
Moriah Turney (Jr., Brighton, Colo.) led the Pack offensively going 2-for-2 in the contest.
In the nightcap against No. 13 Humboldt State, CSU-Pueblo was unable to connect any solid contact at the plate as the Lumberjacks starting pitcher Madison Williams tossed a no-hitter, allowing one walk against the ThunderWolves in the five inning affair.
Melanie Varela (So., La Mirada, Calif.) and Lexie Martindale (Jr., Pueblo, Colo.) each appeared in the circle for the Pack. Varela was tabbed with the loss.
The Pack will seek revenge Sunday when they play against Humboldt State for the second time on the weekend.
CSU-Pueblo (0-2) has one game scheduled Saturday, a nonconference tilt against RMAC foe Fort Lewis College, first pitch is scheduled for 10 a.m. at Karl Brooks Field in St. George, Utah.
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As a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, Colorado State University – Pueblo competes in 22 varsity sports in NCAA Division II intercollegiate athletics.
