The University of Incarnate Word softball program hasn’t been perfect this season, but which team is?
The Cardinals finished the first game of their Saturday doubleheader with McNeese State University with a victory that was needed for a struggling team.
GORGEOUS day for some @UIWSoftball as the Cardinals host @McNeeseSoftball, looking to snap a two-game losing streak. Don’t miss the highlights tonight on @ksatnews 🥎🙌🏼 #TheWord #SanAntonio #KSATsports pic.twitter.com/PdH6KCpc3L
— KSAT Nick Mantas (@KSATNick) March 29, 2025
In a scoreless defensive battle that extended into the 10th inning, the game was decided by a swing of the bat from Victoria Altamirano, thanks to stellar pitching from UIW’s Larissa Jacquez.
Her home run bounced off the scoreboard at H-E-B Field, giving the Cardinals a 1-0 win.
This walk-off homer marked Altamirano’s 11th of the season, and she also recorded four hits in the game, tying her career high.
However, the Cardinals lost the weekend series to McNeese State, falling 6-3 in the second game of the doubleheader.
