The St. Mary's Rattlers softball team opens postseason play as the seventh seed in the Lone Star Conference Championship, facing the second-seeded UT Tyler Patriots on May 7 at 1:30 p.m. The Rattlers, with a regular-season record of 30-21, are looking to advance past the semifinals for the first time in the tournament's history. Head Coach Taylor Lira marks his first postseason with the team, hoping to build upon their competitive performance in prior seasons.

By the Numbers
  • St. Mary's has qualified for the Lone Star Conference Tournament five times in six years.
  • The Rattlers ended the season with 108 stolen bases, ranking fifth in school history.
  • Gabriela Banda recorded 18 doubles, tying for the seventh-most in a single season at St. Mary's.
Yes, But

Despite qualifying for the postseason, the Rattlers have historically struggled in the Lone Star Conference Tournament, with a 3-4 all-time record and never advancing past the semifinals.

State of Play
  • The Rattlers are entering the tournament with a strong finish, having swept St. Edward's in their last regular season series.
  • Senior Ariella Saenz recently earned "Pitcher of the Week" honors following a no-hitter performance.
What's Next

If the Rattlers advance past UT Tyler, they could potentially set up a rematch against higher-ranked opponents, testing their ability to compete against elite teams.

Bottom Line

St. Mary's aims to leverage its momentum from the regular season as it heads into the Lone Star Conference Championship, with the hope of not only winning their first-round matchup but achieving a historic tournament run.