Sunday, February 8
Lafayette, LA
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Tulsa
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Early Offense Leads Tulsa to First Win of 2026
2/8/2026 1:31:00 PM | Softball
LAFAYETTE, La. — Tulsa capitalized on an explosive second inning, scoring five runs, and held off a late Jacksonville State rally in the seventh inning to secure an 8-7 win on Sunday at Lamson Park in Lafayette, Louisiana for the team's first win of the season.
Maci Cole scored three runs and reached base five times on the afternoon. Claira Skaggs drove in three runs with a triple, showcasing her ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities. Annika Dill added a run and an RBI while hitting a double. Additionally, Alexa Hopkins pitched four innings, allowing only two earned runs and striking out two batters, securing a win for her performance on the mound. Brinly Maples shut the door in the seventh for the save.
Makenzie Freeman started on the mound for the Golden Hurricane, pitching 2 innings, allowing 3 hits, 4 runs, and striking out 2 batters. Hopkins provided relief, pitching 4 innings, conceding 4 hits and 2 earned runs, while also recording 2 strikeouts. Brinly Maples closed the game with 1 inning pitched, allowing 1 hit and no runs to secure a save. Overall, the pitching staff combined for 5 strikeouts and allowed 8 hits over 7 innings.
Tulsa opened the game with Cole scoring on a bases-loaded walk by Daeya Moses, taking an early 1–0 lead. However, Jacksonville State responded with a three-run homer, ending the first inning with a 3–1 advantage. In the second inning, Tulsa surged ahead as Skaggs hit a three-run triple, followed by Dill's RBI double and Preslee Ray's RBI single, resulting in a five-run inning. Tulsa led 6–3 after the second.
Jacksonville State added a run in the third inning due to a fielding error, but the Golden Hurricane maintained their lead. Tulsa extended their lead in the fifth inning when Aliya Scarborough scored on a fielding error, and Cole scored on a wild pitch, bringing the score to 8–4. Jacksonville State managed one run in the fifth and two more in the seventh, but Tulsa's defense held strong, securing an 8–7 victory for the Golden Hurricane.
Tulsa heads to Arlington next weekend for five more games including Iowa State, Wisconsin, and UT Arlington.
Visit www.TulsaHurricane.com for the latest news and information on the softball program. Fans can also follow the team on X, Facebook and Instagram.
Maci Cole scored three runs and reached base five times on the afternoon. Claira Skaggs drove in three runs with a triple, showcasing her ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities. Annika Dill added a run and an RBI while hitting a double. Additionally, Alexa Hopkins pitched four innings, allowing only two earned runs and striking out two batters, securing a win for her performance on the mound. Brinly Maples shut the door in the seventh for the save.
Makenzie Freeman started on the mound for the Golden Hurricane, pitching 2 innings, allowing 3 hits, 4 runs, and striking out 2 batters. Hopkins provided relief, pitching 4 innings, conceding 4 hits and 2 earned runs, while also recording 2 strikeouts. Brinly Maples closed the game with 1 inning pitched, allowing 1 hit and no runs to secure a save. Overall, the pitching staff combined for 5 strikeouts and allowed 8 hits over 7 innings.
Tulsa opened the game with Cole scoring on a bases-loaded walk by Daeya Moses, taking an early 1–0 lead. However, Jacksonville State responded with a three-run homer, ending the first inning with a 3–1 advantage. In the second inning, Tulsa surged ahead as Skaggs hit a three-run triple, followed by Dill's RBI double and Preslee Ray's RBI single, resulting in a five-run inning. Tulsa led 6–3 after the second.
Jacksonville State added a run in the third inning due to a fielding error, but the Golden Hurricane maintained their lead. Tulsa extended their lead in the fifth inning when Aliya Scarborough scored on a fielding error, and Cole scored on a wild pitch, bringing the score to 8–4. Jacksonville State managed one run in the fifth and two more in the seventh, but Tulsa's defense held strong, securing an 8–7 victory for the Golden Hurricane.
Tulsa heads to Arlington next weekend for five more games including Iowa State, Wisconsin, and UT Arlington.
Visit www.TulsaHurricane.com for the latest news and information on the softball program. Fans can also follow the team on X, Facebook and Instagram.
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Hopkins, Alexa (1-1)
L: MacKinley Portillo (0-1)
S: Maples, Brinly (1)
Batting:
2B: Cole, Maci 1 ; Dill, Annika 1
3B: Skaggs, Claira 1
RBI: Glenn, Mackenzy 1 ; Skaggs, Claira 3 ; Dill, Annika 1 ; Moses, Daeya 1 ; Ray, Preslee 1
SH: Turner, Amber 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Cole, Maci 3 ; Glenn, Mackenzy 1 ; Skaggs, Claira 1 ; Dill, Annika 1 ; Pascucci, Tallulah 1 ; Vickrey, Emma 1
HBP: Glenn, Mackenzy 1 ; Turner, Amber 1
Batting:
HR: Kailey Martin 1
RBI: Kailey Martin 3 ; Makalyn Kyser 1 ; Jaci Underwood 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Morgan Nowakowski 2 ; Maddie Mayo 1 ; Kailey Martin 1 ; Bradyn Mitchell 1 ; Jocelyn Garcia 1 ; Aria Davis 1
Game Leaders
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