Since beginning LSC South play, the #23 ranked WTAMU Lady Buffs have struggled to find their rhythm.  WT looked to turn things around April 8-9 as they traveled to Kingsville to take on the Javelinas of Texas A&M Kingsville.

In game one, the Lady Buffs scored four runs in the second inning and one in the third to take the early 5-0 lead.  Despite a furious comeback by Kingsville in the sixth and seventh innings, the Lady Buffs were able to hold on and claim the series opener 5-4.

The Lady Buff offense was led by sophomore Meghan Slattery who went 1-for-3 with two RBI.  Junior Whitney Midkiff went 2-for-3.

Junior Marci Womack picked up the win pitching for the Lady Buffs (14-5) giving up four runs on seven hits while striking out five in 6.1 innings of work.

WT kept the momentum going in game two as junior Kim LeComte hit a grand slam in the top of the fifth inning to help propel the Lady Buffs to a 5-2 victory.  Junior Shelbey Cockrell picked up the win on the mound for the Lady Buffs (14-6) giving up two runs on four hits while striking out 14 batters in the complete game win.

With the sweep on the horizon, the Lady Buffs put together a solid performance in the final game of the series.  RBI doubles by Slattery, LeComte, and freshman Alyssa Lemos helped WT get a 3-0 victory and the series sweep over Kingsville.

Marci Womack went 5.1 innings in picking up the win (15-5).  She gave up no runs on three hits while striking out four.  Shelbey Cockrell picked up the save (3) striking out four batters in 1.2 innings of work.

WT’s overall record now stands at 30-11 over•all with a 7-5 record in LSC play.  The Lady Buffs will return home for a showdown series with #10 ranked Angelo State on April 15-16.  First pitch from Lady Buff Yard is set for 4:00 p.m. with a doubleheader on April 15.