OLLU shuts out COI in the NAIA Softball World Series, advances to play Mobile Tuesday morning

COLUMBUS, Ga. (May 24, 2026) – The Red River Athletic Conference's Our Lady of the Lake University (Texas) was finally able to play its game after several delays stemming from Saturday's game being moved to Sunday and then again to today.  The delay had no impact on the Saints, who went on to defeat College of Idaho 6-0 in Game 10 of the 45th Annual NAIA Softball National Championship World Series. 

 

The Saints are one of five teams remaining in the World Series. The schedule is as follows:

 

Game 14: Tuesday at 9 a.m.: OLLU vs. Mobile (Ala.) - loser eliminated
Game 15: Tuesday at 11 a.m.: Southeastern (Fla.) vs. Madonna (Mich.)
Game 16: Tuesday at 1 p.m.: Game 14 winner vs. Indiana Wesleyan at 1 p.m. - loser eliminated

Game 17: Tuesday at 3 p.m.: Loser of Game 15 vs. Winner of Game 16
Game 18: Wednesday at 5 p.m.: Winner of Game 15 vs. Winner of Game 17

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Saints, now 45-12, struck first in the bottom of the first. Star player Arianna Alejandro reached base on a single, and Reanna Aguirre was hit to place her on base. Both stole bases, and powerhouse Lilly Rocha's double to right sent them home to give the Saints the 2-0 lead. Novalee Gloria hit straight up the left-field line, moving Rocha home, and the Saints took the 3-0 lead.

 

Two scoreless innings were followed by a run scored by Alejandro on a single from Caitlin Casas, and the Saints now led 4-0 at the end of four innings.

 

The Yotes threatened in the fifth inning after hits from Chloe Flerchinger, Hallie Campbell, and Kamryn Ham, but they could not capitalize on them, as the inning ended with all three left on base. To close out the fifth, Alyssa Guzman singled to right to send Gloria home after she reached on an error. The Saints now led 5-0.

 

In the sixth, Marisa Rosales hit a double to left/center, and Tania Rodriguez scored after she reached on a throwing error. Keeping the Yotes to no hits and no chance to score at the top of the seventh, the Saints secured the 6-0 victory.

 

Alejandro went 3-for-3 with two RBIs. Rocha was 2-for-3 with two runs, two doubles, and two RBIs. Alejandro and Aguirre each stole a base.

 

Annika Litterio (28-9) started in the circle, pitching five innings, and striking out three to earn the win. Valeria Vielma came in relief to pitch two innings, while striking out three.

 

The Yotes were led by Flerchinger, who had two hits. The pitching staff had appearances by three pitchers, all of whom did not strike out any players.

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OLLU will now get set to play Mobile (Ala.), its first-game rival, who defeated the Saints 9-1 last Thursday in five innings. Mobile went on to lose to Madonna (Mich.) 5-2 earlier today.

 

Fourth-seed Mobile was an at-large qualifier for nationals. This game will be the second matchup between the two teams.

 

 

In comparing the teams, the Saints have an edge over Mobile in most categories. Ranked among other NAIA teams, OLLU is fourth in doubles; fifth in on-base percentage; ninth in runs, batting average, and fielding percentage; 11th in RBIs and slugging percentage; 14th in total bases; 15th in wins; and 19th in strikeouts.

 

Mobile is sixth among NAIA teams in ERA, 11th in innings pitched, 12th in putouts, 13th in saves, 19th in hits, and 20th in at-bats.

 

 

	Avg.	At-Bats	Runs	Hits	2B	3B	HR	RBIs	SLG%	OB%	SB	PO	A	FLD%
OLLU	.354	1463	389	518	117	16	30	350	.517	.439	53	1028	278	.972
Mobile	.333	1516	255	505	71	6	4	235	.396	.397	105	1128	333	.981

 

	ERA	W-L	SHO	Saves	IP	ER	Ks
OLLU	2.64	41-12	9	2	342.2	129	284
Mobile	1.78	40-17	12	6	376.2	96	202

 

Primary pitchers Litterio (28-9, 176 SO, 2.27 ERA, 200.1 IP) and Vielma (13-3, 108 SO, 3.15 ERA, 142.1 IP) led the Saints' success. 

Alejandro has a team-leading 160 at-bats, 63 runs, 70 hits, 18 doubles, seven triples, 15-of-15 stolen bases, a batting average of .438, an on-base percentage of .531, 27 extra-base hits, and 108 total bases. Rocha leads with nine home runs and a slugging percentage of .683. Aguirre has a team-leading 15 HBP and six sacrifice hits. Guzman leads on defense with 232-of-250 putouts for a fielding percentage of .992. Gloria is the team leader with 75 assists and five double plays.

Players in more than 20 games with a perfect fielding percentage are Ayanna Trejo, Emilia Salinas, Brianna Ramirez, and Marina Litterio.

The Saints are under the direction of interim Head Coach Amanda Davila.

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Mobile is led by Daryelin Rivas, who has 186 at-bats, 76 hits, 47 runs, and 96 assists. Diana Arcay leads with 53 RBIs, a .431 batting average, a .483 on-base percentage, a .575 slugging percentage, five sacrifice flies, 22 doubles, 23 extra-base hits, 100 total bases, and six HBP. Other leaders are Lillie Lanham, who has 13 sacrifice hits; Gracie Mitchell, who has three triples; Lucy Spisto, who has 32 stolen bases; and Miah Simmons, who has 188 putouts. Players in more than 20 games with a perfect fielding percentage are Lucy Spisto, Katelynn Kempton, Erin Degruise, and Diana Arcay.

 

Avery Harrell is 20-9 on the season in 36 appearances, 32 as a starter, with 195.1 innings pitched, and 89 strikeouts. Kempton is 14-2 in 29 appearances and has four saves in 103.1 innings pitched while striking out 55.

 

Mobile is led by Head Coach Alison Sellers-Cook.

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