SAN ANTONIO — Nicole Merrill went the distance and pitched a five hitter Sunday, leading resurgent UTSA to a 5-1 victory and a sweep of a Conference USA series against North Texas.
In the game played at Roadrunner Field, Angelica Nino led the offense with a three-run homer that capped a four-run sixth inning for the Roadrunners (9-16, 3-0).
The Mean Green (13-9, 0-3
) tied a tight game with a run in the top of the sixth before the Roadrunners broke through against North Texas pitcher Jessica Elder (7-4) in the bottom half.