The 16th-ranked Arizona softball team responded to its first home loss of the season with a resounding victory Saturday over Texas A&M-Commerce in the Hillenbrand Invitational.
The Wildcats defeated the Lions 17-8 at Hillenbrand Stadium, scoring 11 first-inning runs for the second time in as many meetings this weekend.
Earlier Saturday, Arizona (14-6) lost 10-3 to Nebraska.
The latest double-digit inning featured a trio of two-RBI doubles from Olivia DiNardo, Izzy Pacho and Carlie Scupin.
Scupin, Allie Skaggs and Paige Dimler hit home runs during Arizona's six-run third inning, which made the score 17-2.
Scupin, DiNardo, Skaggs and Pacho each finished with three RBIs.
Texas A&M-Commerce plated six runs in the fourth.
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In the earlier game, Nebraska chased starter Devyn Netz with a five-run third inning, overcoming a 3-1 deficit. The Cornhuskers (13-6) had 16 hits in all, easily the most by a UA opponent this season.
Nebraska and Arizona both play Cal State Northridge on the final day of the tournament Sunday. The Arizona-CSUN matchup is slated for 2 p.m.
Arizona softball coach Caitlin Lowe discusses her team's recent experience playing in hostile road environments, the Wildcats' fighting to win games despite striking out a lot, and Devyn Netz performance at the plate and in the circle while meeting with local media on March 1, 2023 at Hillenbrand Stadium. Video by Devin Homer/Special to the Arizona Daily Star
