BEAUMONT, Texas—McNeese softball scored early and often and senior pitcher Whitney Tate was dealing in the circle in the Cowgirls' 12-0 run-rule win over Lamar Saturday in the SLC series finale. 
 
With the win, McNeese completes its third straight SLC series sweep this season to improve to 26-10 overall and 9-0 in the SLC.  The loss drops Lamar to 10-25 overall and 3-6 in the SLC.
 
McNeese took a 1-0 lead in the first inning then added five more runs in the second inning on three hits and took advantage of three Lamar errors to lead 6-0.  The Cowgirls then added six more runs in the fifth on seven hits to end the day with 12 hits and seven stolen bases.
 
Designated player Kaylee Lopez led the Cowgirl hitting attack with a 3 for 3 plate appearance including a double, two RBI and scored one run.  Alayis Seneca and Corine Poncho ended the day with two hits apiece while Mariana Torres led the team with three RBI.
 
In the circle, Tate tossed her fifth career one-hitter to improve to 12-2 overall and 4-0 in the SLC.  Tate retired the first 11 batters she faced before giving up her only hit of the game to Hayley Freudenbergh in the fourth inning.  Tate faced 16 batters and ended the game with five strikeouts without giving up a walk.
 
 McNeese Notes
•- It's the third straight SLC series sweep this season 
•- The shutout win is the 13^th this season
•- It's the sixth shutout win in nine SLC games
•- The run-rule win is the eighth of the season
•- Of the nine conference wins, four have been by run-rule
•- McNeese picked up 12 hits in the win
•- It's the 13^th game in which the Cowgirls pick up at least 10 hits
•- McNeese picked up at least 11 hits in each game of the Lamar series
•- McNeese outhit Lamar 34-13 in the series
•- McNeese outscored Lamar 23-6 in the series
•- McNeese stole seven bases today giving them 97 stolen bases this season
•- Whitney Tate tossed her fifth career one-hitter
•- Kaylee Lopez led McNees with three hits today
•- Mariana Torres led McNeese with three RBI today