From staff reports
ULM used a four-run surge in the first two innings to take control and defeat Texas State 6-3 on Saturday afternoon in San Marcos.
The Warhawks struck first in the opening inning when Brooklin Lippert scored on a Texas State error to give ULM a 1-0 lead.
ULM added three more runs in the second inning to extend the advantage. Meagan Brown delivered a sacrifice fly to score Olivia Faggard, and Morgan Brown followed with a two-run single to center field that brought home Brooklin Lippert and Carys Platt.
Texas State answered in the bottom of the second inning. Kat Zarate scored on an RBI walk by Keely Williams, and Kate Bubela followed with an RBI groundout to cut the deficit to 4-2.
The Warhawks added insurance runs in the fifth and sixth innings. Hollie Thomas drove in Brooklin Lippert with a groundout in the fifth, and Meagan Brown drew an RBI walk in the sixth to make it 6-2.
Texas State added its final run in the seventh when Aiyana Coleman launched a solo home run to right field.
ULM pitcher Skylar Waggoner went the distance, allowing three runs on seven hits over seven innings while working around seven walks to earn the win.
Brooklin Lippert led the Warhawks with three hits and three runs scored, while Meagan Brown and Morgan Brown combined for four RBIs. Kate Bubela collected two hits for Texas State.
The Bobcats will close out the series with ULM Sunday at noon at Bobcat Softball Stadium. Texas State will travel to Houston Tuesday for a midweek showdown with the Cougars.
Box score
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ULM | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 0 |
| Texas State | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 1 |
WP: Skylar Waggoner (4-3)
LP: Emma Strood (3-2)
Texas State: Kate Bubela 2-4, RBI; Aiyana Coleman 1-2, HR, RBI; Keely Williams 1-1, RBI, 3 BB; Mayson Garrett 1-4, double
ULM: Brooklin Lippert 3-3, 3 runs; Meagan Brown 2-2, 2 RBI; Morgan Brown 1-3, 2 RBI; Hollie Thomas 1-4, RBI
