CANYON, Texas – St. Edward's softball got a solid, complete-game performance in the pitcher's circle from LISETTE URQUIDEZ but fell short in a 2-0 loss to No. 1-ranked West Texas A&M. 
 
The Hilltoppers outhit the Lady Buffs 6-4, but West Texas A&M made the most of its hits, belting two home runs to account for the game's only runs. 
 
Lauren Granger opened the game with a leadoff home run to right field in the bottom of the first. St. Edward's put a runner on second in the first and third but failed to plate a run. The Hilltoppers put two on again in the fourth but ended the inning with a double play. 
 
St. Edward's loaded the bases with singles from JERZIE PELHAM, KATIE DILLON, and ELLA HUTZLER but left all three stranded in their best opportunity. 
 
Diana Murtha added a two-out solo blast in the sixth to extend the lead. 
 
Dillon led St. Edward's with three hits in four at-bats. Hutzler, MEGAN MORRIS, and Pelham added a hit each. Urquidez went six innings, allowing four hits with two strikeouts and a walk. 
 
St. Edward's drops to 11-32 with a 9-24 conference record. The Hilltoppers will return home to host Texas Permian Basin on Saturday and Sunday.