The UT Tyler softball team, ranked #21 in the NFCA Coaches Poll, is set to compete against #7 seed St. Mary's in the Lone Star Conference (LSC) Tournament. With a record of 41-11 and having finished second in the regular season, the Patriots look to secure their second consecutive tournament title. The matchup takes place at Schaeffer Park on Thursday, May 7, at 1:30 p.m. Should they win, they'll advance to face the winner of the match between #3 Angelo State and #6 Lubbock Christian on Friday.

By the Numbers
  • UT Tyler has an all-time record of 880-156 (.849) since 2005.
  • The Patriots are 399-48 (.892) at Irwin Field and 129-10 (.928) in home LSC games.
Yes, But

While UT Tyler has dominated the matchup history against St. Mary's, winning 15 of 17 encounters, the upcoming game presents the pressure of postseason performance, which often sees unexpected outcomes.

State of Play
  • UT Tyler is ranked 4th in the NCAA South Central Regional Rankings.
  • St. Mary's heads into the tournament with a 30-21 record and has recently swept St. Edward's.
What's Next

If UT Tyler secures a victory against St. Mary's, they will advance to face either Angelo State or Lubbock Christian, with championship aspirations on the line as the tournament progresses into the weekend.

Bottom Line

As UT Tyler enters the LSC Tournament with strong recent performance and historical success against St. Mary's, the focus will be on replicating their regular-season excellence and advancing toward their goal of a conference title.