West Texas A&M softball falls to Saint Leo in NCAA D2 semifinals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 8:14 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
West Texas A&M's softball season concluded with a 5-4 loss to top-ranked Saint Leo in the NCAA Division II semifinals on May 31 at Frost Stadium in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The Lady Buffs took a 3-0 lead, fueled by a fourth-inning double from Abby Howell and a single by Brooke Janning. Saint Leo tied the game with a three-run homer by Hailey Beuerlein in the seventh inning, but West Texas A&M forced extra innings when Bella Holland equalized. In the 10th, Alexis Barber's solo home run secured the victory for Saint Leo, ending the Lady Buffs' season.
- •West Texas A&M ends season with 5-4 loss
- •Game played at Frost Stadium, Chattanooga,Tennessee
- •Lady Buffs led 3-0 before Lion comeback
- •Hailey Beuerlein's homer gave Saint Leo the lead
- •Alexis Barber's home run secured Saint Leo's victory
- 8:14 PMYahoo Sports — West Texas A&M softball beaten by Saint Leo in NCAA D2 semifinals
"The West Texas A&M Lady Buffs softball season ended after a 5-4 extra innings loss to top-ranked Saint Leo in the NCAA Division II semifinals.
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