Utah Tech Earns Top Seed In 2023 University Credit Union WAC Softball Tournament
Utah Tech Earns Top Seed In 2023 University Credit Union WAC Softball Tournament
2023 UCU WAC Softball Tournament Bracket
ARLINGTON, Texas – Utah Tech solidified its first berth into the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) softball postseason by officially capturing the number one seed for the 2023 University Credit Union WAC Softball Tournament. The Trailblazers will lead eight teams into the tournament set for May 10-13 at GCU Softball Stadium in Phoenix, Arizona.
Utah Tech posted a 34-16 (19-5 WAC) mark during its third WAC season and first campaign in the conference tournament. The Trailblazers capped the 2023 regular season with a three-game sweep at home against Utah Valley to lock in the one seed. Utah Tech earned one of two crucial byes into the second day of play as the top overall seed.
Defending champion Grand Canyon cruised into the second seed with a 43-11 (17-7 WAC) record and wins in its final five games during the regular season. The host Lopes defeated Stephen F. Austin in the championship game last May at Sam Houston to win their first WAC softball tournament title.
The championship game of the 2023 University Credit Union WAC Softball Tournament is set for May 13 at 1 p.m. MST, with the ‘if necessary’ game to follow at 4 p.m. MST.
2023 University Credit Union WAC Softball Tournament
WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, GCU SOFTBALL STADIUM, PHOENIX, ARIZONA
Game 1 – No. 6 Sam Houston vs. No. 7 UT Arlington – 10 a.m. MST (ESPN+) (Single Elimination)
Game 2 – No. 5 Tarleton vs. No. 8 California Baptist – 1 p.m. MST (ESPN+) (Single Elimination)
Game 3 – No. 3 Stephen F. Austin vs. Game 1 winner – 4 p.m. MST (ESPN+)
Game 4 – No. 4 Seattle U vs. Game 2 winner – 7 p.m. MST (ESPN+)
THURSDAY, MAY 11, GCU SOFTBALL STADIUM, PHOENIX, ARIZONA
Game 5 – No. 2 Grand Canyon vs. Game 3 Winner – 10 a.m. MST (ESPN+)
Game 6 – No. 1 Utah Tech vs. Game 4 Winner – 1 p.m. MST (ESPN+)
Game 7 – Loser Game 4 vs. Loser Game 5 – 4 p.m. MST (ESPN+)
Game 8 – Loser Game 3 vs. Loser Game 6 – 7 p.m. MST (ESPN+)
FRIDAY, MAY 12, GCU SOFTBALL STADIUM, PHOENIX, ARIZONA
Game 9 – Game 5 Winner vs. Game 6 Winner – 1 p.m. MST (ESPN+)
Game 10 – Game 7 Winner vs. Game 8 Winner – 4 p.m. MST (ESPN+)
Game 11 – Game 10 Winner vs. Game 9 Loser – 7 p.m. MST (ESPN+)
SATURDAY, MAY 13, GCU SOFTBALL STADIUM, PHOENIX, ARIZONA – CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
Game 12 – Game 9 Winner vs. Game 11 Winner – 1 p.m. MST (ESPN+)
Game 13 – Game 12 Winner vs. Game 12 Loser (If Necessary) – 4 p.m. MST (ESPN+)
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