Sam Houston's rally falls short as UTEP wins 10-8 in extra innings at Helen of Troy Softball Complex, with the Bearkats overcoming a 8-2 deficit to tie the game but eventually losing.

By the Numbers
  • Sam Houston ended an 11-inning scoreless streak with Jordan Peno's double in the fifth.
  • Hebel's two-run home run cut the lead to six in the fifth inning.
Yes, But

The Bearkats struggled early on, missing opportunities to score and falling behind as UTEP capitalized on key hits.

State of Play
  • Sam Houston (15-25, 4-13) fought back from a six-run deficit to force extra innings.
  • The loss in extra innings marked the Bearkats' second consecutive defeat in the three-game series against UTEP.
What's Next

The two teams will conclude their series on Sunday at 1 p.m. on ESPN+.

Bottom Line

Despite a valiant comeback effort, Sam Houston falls short in extra innings against UTEP, highlighting the team's resilience despite the eventual loss.