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Cameron Muh | Posted: 11 May 2021 | Updated: 22 May 2021
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Cameron Muh

BYU shuts out Utah State to close regular season

Marisa Chavez swings vs. Utah

LOGAN, Utah – Big hits by Huntyr Ava, Marissa Chavez and Alyssa Podhurcak helped BYU softball shut out Utah State 4-0 in its final game of the regular season at Johnson Field on Tuesday.

“Autumn pitched a great game today and we got just enough offense to win the game,” said BYU head coach Gordon Eakin. “Our team is a little fatigued from a weekend series and two games yesterday, but I was proud of them for the effort they put in today.”

Game Highlights:

  • Huntyr Ava hit a two-RBI single off the wall in left center, giving BYU an early 2-0 lead
  • Back-to-back homers by Marissa Chavez and Alyssa Podhurcak in the fourth put the Cougars up 4-0
  • Autumn Moffat-Korth struck out nine batters for the fifth time this season

Player Highlights:

  • Marissa Chavez: 3-3, HR
  • Huntyr Ava: 2-3, 2 RBI
  • Alyssa Podhurcak: 1-2, HR
  • Rylee Jensen: 2-4, 1 R
  • Autumn Moffat-Korth: 7 IP, 5 H, 9 K

The Cougars struck first, loading the bases in the third inning after Rylee Jensen, HannahJo Peterson and Violet Zavodnik reached on a single, error and fielder's choice, respectively. Huntyr Ava then drilled a single off the top of the outfield wall, scoring Jensen and Peterson to put BYU up 2-0.

In the fourth inning, the Cougars doubled their lead thanks to back-to-back home runs by Marissa Chavez and Alyssa Podhurcak. 

Utah State threatened with runners on first and second with no outs in the seventh, but Autumn Moffat-Korth retired the next three batters to close the game. Moffat-Korth pitched a complete game, giving up five hits while fanning nine. 

The Cougars will host a Blue-White scrimmage to honor this year's seniors on Friday, May 14, at 5 p.m. MDT. BYU will then await its NCAA Tournament seed and Regional location. The 2021 Selection Show will be held on Sunday, May 16, at 9 p.m. EDT on ESPN2. 

 
 
Cameron Muh | Posted: 9 May 2021 | Updated: 19 May 2021
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Cougars to host Trailblazers, visit Aggies in final week of regular season

Team gathers at the mound during the San Diego series

PROVO, Utah — After clinching the West Coast Conference regular season title in a three-game sweep at Santa Clara, BYU softball returns to the state of Utah for a doubleheader with Dixie State on Monday and matchup at Utah State on Tuesday to close out the regular season.

The Cougars will then hold a Blue-White scrimmage on Friday. This year's seniors will be honored at both the Dixie State doubleheader and the scrimmage.

Week Eleven BYU Game Notes

Schedule & Information

Dixie State – Monday, May 10

The Trailblazers are 18-27 and 6-11 in the WAC. Dixie State is on a seven-game losing streak, most recently getting swept by Seattle and New Mexico State. The Trailblazers are scheduled to face Utah State, BYU's Tuesday opponent, in a doubleheader on Sunday, May 9. This is the first matchups between the two schools.

Utah State – Tuesday, May 11

The Aggies are 12-26 (3-15 MWC) and take a four-game losing streak into their doubleheader with Dixie State on Sunday, May 9. Utah State is 2-8 at home this season. BYU leads the all-time series 41-3. The Cougars beat the Aggies in the two previous meetings this season, winning 6-3 on Feb. 19 and 4-0 on April 6..

Blue-White Scrimmage – Friday, May 14

To conclude the regular season, the Cougars will host an intersquad scrimmage to honor this year's seniors. The two teams will play from separate dugouts in full uniform. Fans are also invited to attend a live batting practice that begins at 3:30 p.m. MDT.