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Above photo courtesy of Chloee Mason Editor’s Note: This interview was recorded in early August The UMHB softball program has enjoyed plenty of production from junior college transfers in past seasons, and brings in four JUCO transfers in the incoming recruiting class. Chloee Mason, a right-handed pitcher from Blinn College is part of that group […]
UMHB softball commit Ella Gamblin joins us to talk about her stellar prep career at Celina, what separated UMHB in the recruiting process, and her early experience with Celina HS softball that helped foster her love for the sport. Listen now! This edition of “Catching up with the Commits” is presented by Sacrifice Training and the Shady Villa Hotel.
After winning ASC Tri-Pitcher of the Year honors for UMHB softball in 2023, Kami Flores is set to make a transition to coaching, as she is the new head softball coach at Rogers High School.
In our final article covering UMHB softball’s NCAA Tournament run, Riley Zayas recaps the Cru’s two contests on Saturday against Berry College, while looking ahead to the future and the impact this 2023 team will leave.
Belton, Tx- The UMHB Softball Team was victorious three times and then defeated twice in the Belton Regional of the NCAA Tournament. The CRU had two home runs Saturday leading to three runs, as they won 8-7. UMHB’s final game of the season came against Berry College on Saturday afternoon
True To The Cru’s Luke Zayas and Russell Marwitz were at field-level, capturing the moments through photos.
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In an elimination contest, UMHB softball prevailed in an 8-0, run-rule victory, shutting out St. Thomas (TX) for the second straight day.
BELTON- For the first time in program history, the UMHB softball team has shutout an opponent in the NCAA Tournament.
UMHB softball posted a 32-12 record during the regular season, finished as the ASC Regular Season champion, and earned an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament when the field was announced Monday. It’s the first time the program has reached the national tournament since 2008 and even better, they’ll get one more chance to play on their home field.
Belton, TX- In a back-and-forth game on Saturday afternoon in the ASC Championship, ETBU defeated The CRU on a walk-off double, winning 3-2. UMHB won three games in the 2023 ASC Tournament, which was the most in program history since 2013.
True To The Cru’s Luke Zayas was field-level to capture the moments through photos.
BELTON- The contrast of emotion didn’t need to be seen. It could be felt throughout Dee Dillon Field on Saturday afternoon as rain began falling from the overcast sky.