UTEP softball strikes out in back-to-back battles against LA Tech

The UTEP Softball team only lost by one run in the first game of the doubleheader against LA Tech.

H. Catching Marginot, Contributor/Writer • March 26, 2025

Editor’s Note: These are not the most recent UTEP softball games.

UTEP softball returned to bat against LA Tech in an intense battle. Although both games ended in a loss, the battle against the Bulldogs spotlighted the Miners’ limitless potential.

Game one of the Miners vs. LA Tech went into overtime, but the Miners ultimately lost 7-6. (Kristian Hernandez)

GAME ONE: LA Tech edges out UTEP with a score of 7-6

The Miners came ready to bat, starting strong in the early match. Freshman infielder Marissa Burchard helped fire this strong start after an error, later scoring with a wild pitch. Soon after some scoring from LA Tech, the score would be 5-1. Knowing they had to pick up steam, UTEP made a two-run fourth and another soon after. During this stretch, sophomore infielder Madi Mendoza would make a run-batted-in single. Junior utility Bri Garcia would follow in suit, evening the score with a clutch-at bat at 5-5.

LA Tech would retaliate immediately, making a solo home run. However, junior infielder Illiana Munoz would respond in quick fashion with a game-tying home run. This would send the match into overtime, but with a sacrifice fly, LA Tech would cinch out the win.

GAME TWO: The Miners lose steam

In the second game, the Miners would strike in the opening inning with Munoz giving a two-run single. Although UTEP gained an edge, the Bulldogs would snap back with a run and a four-run fourth. Scoring three home runs, LA Tech would continue to bump their ongoing tally up. The Miners would not be able to score again as the Bulldogs would soon run away with the win, 5-2.

UTEP was able to get two runs out of seven hits while LA Tech got five runs out eight hits. (Kristian Hernandez)

Tuesday, March 18, the Miners are set to take on the New Mexico State Aggies at the Helen of Troy Softball Complex.

Catching Marginot is a contributor and can be reached at [email protected].

About the Contributors

H. Catching Marginot, Contributor/Writer

H. Catching Marginot is a junior majoring in multimedia journalism with a minor in creative writing. He is a contributor at The Prospector and plans to pursue journalism in the future.

Kristian Hernandez, Contributor/Photographer

Kristian Hernandez is a junior at UTEP majoring in media advertising. He has an associates degree in advertising/public relations from El Paso Community College. Hernandez has done photography for a couple of years covering things like local concerts, weddings, sports and car shows.