Middle Tennessee State University Athletics
Saturday, February 15
Jacksonville, Fla.
8 AM
Middle Tennessee
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MTSU defeated by UConn and UNF; Tomorrow’s game moved to 8 am CT due to weather
2/15/2025 8:45:00 PM | Softball
Blue Raider offense fails to find its groove
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Middle Tennessee softball fell to Jacksonville and North Florida on Saturday, Feb. 15. The score vs. UConn was 4-3 and went to extra innings while the score vs. North Florida was 6-0.
In the UConn game, the Blue Raiders (3-6, 0-0) allowed a run in the top of the first inning and the scored remained 1-0 until the bottom of the fifth inning. Jana Want recorded a two-RBI single to score Ava Brooks and Macie Harter which gave the Blue Raiders a 2-1 lead. The Huskies tied the game in the sixth inning before outlasting MTSU in the eighth inning by a score of 4-3. UConn hit a two-run home run in the top of the inning that the Blue Raiders could not match.
In the North Florida game, the Blue Raiders were held to four base runners across the seven inning game. Jana Want recorded two walks while Avery Wynne recorded the first hit of her collegiate career as she checked into the game as a pinch hitter. Julia Garcia recorded the other hit for MTSU. Mary Martinez pitched well in relief by throwing four innings, while giving up one earned run and struck out two batters.
By the Numbers
The Blue Raiders game vs. North Florida on Feb. 16 has been moved up to 9:00 am EST/8:00 am CT due to inclement weather. Live stats for the games can be found at Sidearm Live Stats.
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In the UConn game, the Blue Raiders (3-6, 0-0) allowed a run in the top of the first inning and the scored remained 1-0 until the bottom of the fifth inning. Jana Want recorded a two-RBI single to score Ava Brooks and Macie Harter which gave the Blue Raiders a 2-1 lead. The Huskies tied the game in the sixth inning before outlasting MTSU in the eighth inning by a score of 4-3. UConn hit a two-run home run in the top of the inning that the Blue Raiders could not match.
In the North Florida game, the Blue Raiders were held to four base runners across the seven inning game. Jana Want recorded two walks while Avery Wynne recorded the first hit of her collegiate career as she checked into the game as a pinch hitter. Julia Garcia recorded the other hit for MTSU. Mary Martinez pitched well in relief by throwing four innings, while giving up one earned run and struck out two batters.
By the Numbers
- 4: Despite the Blue Raiders struggles, freshman Jana Want reached base four times across the two games.
- .333: The Blue Raiders have four student-athletes with an OBP above .333: Jana Want, Lexi Medlock, Macie Harter, Anyce Harvey.
- 26: Freshmen have combined for 26 hits on the 2025 softball team.
- 1.000: Avery Wynne holds a career batting average of 1.000.
The Blue Raiders game vs. North Florida on Feb. 16 has been moved up to 9:00 am EST/8:00 am CT due to inclement weather. Live stats for the games can be found at Sidearm Live Stats.
FOLLOW THE BLUE RAIDERS
Follow Middle Tennessee Softball on social media on Facebook (Blue Raider Softball), Twitter (MT_Softball) and Instagram (@mt_softball).
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Team Stats
Pitching:
W: HUNOLT, Macie (3-0)
L: Klaiber, Halle (1-1)
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Batting:
2B: CARAVACA, Kirsten 1
HR: BENNING, Allison 1
RBI: BROCK, Lauren 3 ; BENNING, Allison 2
SH: BEVIS, Lauren 1
Base Running:
RUNS: BROCK, Lauren 1 ; BENNING, Allison 1 ; McQUILLAN, Kennedy 2 ; REICHERT, Hadlee 1 ; McCARTHY, Kalyn 1
SB: McCARTHY, Kalyn 1
Game Leaders
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