LAREDO, Texas - Texas A&M International University softball (14-17, 8-7 Heartland Conference) won its Heartland Conference matchup against St. Mary's University (17-15, 7-6 Heartland Conference) on Friday afternoon by a score of 3-0.

In the home half of the first inning, Morgan Chavarria smacked a solo home run over the center field fence off of Rattlers starter, Staci Johns (L, 9-8: 6 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 5 K, BB) to give TAMIU the game's first run. Two batters later, Shelby Edwards hit a single into right field that drove home Maddison Schofield to extend the Dustdevils' lead to two (2-0).

In the bottom of the second inning, Alyssa Contreras used a solo home run to left field, on a full count, to give TAMIU a 3-0 edge.

The three run cushion was more than enough run support for Dustdevils starting pitcher, Jenika Lombrana. The freshman only surrendered three hits while striking out four batters en route to her sixth victory of the season.

Lombrana registered five innings in which she retired the Rattlers in order.

The Dustdevils will host a Heartland Conference doubleheader St. Mary's University (17-15, 7-6 Heartland Conference) on Saturday, March 23 at 12 p.m.

Tomorrow, March 23, marks the annual Building Homes for Heroes Baseball & Softball BBQ Party and Car Show. Join the Texas A&M International University Athletics Department as we pay tribute to Laredo's Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9194.

Festivities will feature an off-road show and shine presented by MudBug Jeep and Jeep Punishment. BBQ Plates will be cooked on site by Brothers in Smoke that will consist of a brisket sandwich, chips and a soft drink combo all for $7.