Softball

Two on deck SPORTS: TAMIU softball season features standout players By Aaliyah McMillanBridge contributing writerPublished Thursday, April 24, 2025 TAMIU’s softball team heads toward the end of another season, fueled by dedication, teamwork and standout performances. Among the roster, two players—third baseman Queenandra Dunn and pitcher Zakayia Fredrick—emerged as key figures, bringing talent, leadership and determination to the Dustdevils. Texas A&M International University’s softball program works on a reputation of resilience and competitiveness. With a mix of seasoned players and fresh talent, the team strives for a strong end to its season in Lone Star Conference play. The two standout players emphasized the team’s work ethic and unity. “This group is focused an...

SPORTS: TAMIU softball pitcher strikes again By Audry HornadayBridge Contributing WriterPublished Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023 Dustdevil softball pitcher Erika Cortez pitches her second no-hitter in school history. Cortez became a force to be reckoned with ever since her first season at Texas A&M International University. After transferring from the University of Texas–San Antonio to TAMIU after her freshman year, the stand-out pitcher has felt right at home. “UTSA really didn’t feel like a good fit for me,” Cortez recalled. “I transferred to TAMIU and I can honestly say it feels like home.” Courtesy Karla CaballeroTAMIU senior softball pitcher Erika Cortez watches the ball fly toward the plate from the mound on Feb. 16. After missing the entire 2021-2022 season due to a b...

SPORTS: Star softball pitcher returns By Katherine AlemanBridge contributing writerPublished Tuesday, May 17, 2022 After being out for the season, star pitcher Erika Cortez returned to the softball field. Cortez, a criminal justice major with a minor in kinesiology, experienced a respiratory condition that made her unable to play. “I’m happy to be able to play back on the field,” Cortez said. “Not being part of the game has been hard.” TAMIU softball coach Scott Libby said, “[This season] it’s been a little bit challenging just for the fact that a player of ours last year was so valuable to us as a pitcher.” David Garcia | Bridge FileTAMIU junior pitcher Erika Cortez warms up before taking the field in this Spring 2021 file photo. During the last week of April, Cortez ...

SPORTS: Libby works to improve softball program By Katherine AlemanBridge contributing writerPublished Tuesday, May 17, 2022 With 13 years at TAMIU, softball coach Scott Libby continues to create an influence on his players and the field. Before Libby became the Texas A&M International University coach, he worked at William Howard Taft High School in San Antonio as an English teacher and softball coach. Courtesy TAMIU Sports InformationCoach Scott Libby, TAMIU softball When Libby began working at TAMIU in 2008, the softball team was fairly new to the University. Over the past few years, Libby guided the softball team and learned from those challenges. During his first season in 2009, he underwent an easy transition since he was familiar with the players. However, comp...

SPORTS: Dustdevils dominate at 5-0 for weekend By Glenys MaldonadoSports EditorPublished Thursday, April 14, 2022 Dustdevils softball won all five games, leaving sun-kissed and nothing behind. Texas A&M International University faced a long weekend March 25-27 at the Dustdevils Softball Field with the first three games against Western New Mexico and the last two games against University of Texas-Permian Basin. The Dustdevils dominated the field. With tunnel vision for a successful weekend, the Dustdevils had the final scores, respectively: 8-3, 5-3, 9-1, 5-2 and 8-4. David Gomez Jr. | Bridge FileTAMIU sophomore pitcher Victoria Gonzalez (7) gets congratulated at the end of an inning in this file photo taken on March 11 at the Dustdevils Softball Field. Several overall we...

SPORTS: Oklahoma Eagles soar past Dustdevils twice By David Gomez Jr.Editor-in-ChiefPublished Thursday, March 24, 2022 Oklahoma Christian University defeated TAMIU in a back-to-back season opener on March 11 at the Dustdevils Softball Field. They went on to lose the first of two games with a score of 12-3, and the second with a score of 13-4. The Eagles made a statement after the first game–they were there to compete. Yet, they weren’t the only ones being cold to the Dustdevils. David Gomez Jr. | BridgeTAMIU junior catcher Briana Arrendondo snags the ball during a throw to the plate on Friday, March 11, at the Dustdevils Softball Field. Fans in attendance, and both softball teams, were met with a weather change during the top of first inning. The temperature dropped by ...