(Tucson, Ariz. – Feb. 8, 2024) - The Trailblazer softball team opened the 2024 season on Thursday at Arizona falling to the Wildcats, 9-1 on the opening day of the Candera Classic at Hillenbrand Stadium.

Utah Tech (0-1) jumped out to a quick 1-0 lead with a one-out home run by junior Carly Eldredge, the second of her career, in the top of the first inning.

Arizona (1-0) answered back with a solo home run of their own in the bottom of the first inning by Carlie Scupin and extended their lead to 5-1 with a four-run fourth inning recording four singles and taking advantage of a pair of walks.

The Wildcats put the game away in the fifth inning with four more runs to end the contest by run-rule after five frames.

The Trailblazers added a pair of hits from left fielder Marissa Rubio and one from right fielder Sadie Gardner. Senior pitcher Tyler Denhart struck out a pair in the start in the circle.

Up next
The Trailblazers are back in action for day two of the Candera Classic on Friday taking on Northern Colorado at 11 a.m. and North Texas at 1 p.m.