Ninth-ranked Our Lady of the Lake split a doubleheader against No. 5 Science and Arts, dropping the opener 6-3 before responding with a 7-2 victory.
In Game 1, Science and Arts capitalized on timely hitting to secure the win despite being outhit 11-7. The Drovers struck early and built a steady offensive rhythm behind multi-hit performances from Kinzie Williams and Jordan Ramsay. Ramsay drove in two runs and scored twice, while Malea McMurtrey added a pair of RBIs.
Our Lady of the Lake generated consistent traffic on the bases but struggled to convert opportunities, leaving 12 runners stranded. Lilly Rocha led the Saints with a perfect 4-for-4 performance and an RBI, while Boston Tijerina added two hits and scored a run. Caitlin Casas contributed a pair of RBIs, and Arianna Alejandro chipped in two hits of her own.
Science and Arts pitcher Aubree Ferguson earned the complete-game victory, allowing three runs on 11 hits while working around three walks. Annika Litterio took the loss for OLLU, surrendering five runs, four earned, over 3.2 innings of work.
The Saints bounced back in Game 2 with a more efficient offensive showing, scoring seven runs on six hits while taking advantage of six walks. Arianna Alejandro reached base four times and scored twice, while Lilly Rocha continued her strong day with two hits and two RBIs. Caitlin Casas and Yezenia Perez each drove in a run, and Tania Rodriguez delivered a key two-RBI contribution.
In the circle, OLLU combined for a strong outing from Valeria Vielma and Annika Litterio. Vielma allowed one run over 3.1 innings, and Litterio closed the door with 3.2 innings of relief, striking out six and allowing just one run to earn the win.
Science and Arts managed six hits in the second game, with Kinzie Williams and Maddy Baber each recording an RBI. However, nine strikeouts and limited opportunities with runners in scoring position hindered their ability to keep pace.
With the split, Our Lady of the Lake demonstrated resilience against a top-five opponent, bouncing back from a Game 1 setback with a decisive win to close the doubleheader.