The Cougars got the first runs across the plate in the top of the second inning thanks to a Trailblazer error on a throw to first base. Maddie Udall got a walk followed by a Hailey Morrow single to set up the play.
BYU quickly got out of the bottom of the second with three outs, highlighted by a double play to catch a Utah Tech baserunner for the final out of the frame.
The Cougars plated six in the top of the third to extend the lead 7-0. Lily Owens rocketed a solo shot over the left field fence to open up the inning. Hunter Ava knocked one to left field for a single moments later. Kelia Kamoku brought in another run and reached first on an error by the Utah Tech infield. Hailey Morrow then hit a three run home run before two rain delays ensued. The final run came on a fielder's choice to close the inning, 8-0.
The Trailblazers saw one run on two hits in the bottom half of the frame to bring the score to 8-1.
Ailana Agbayani singled to tack on another run in the top of the fifth. The Cougars got a quick three outs in the home half of the fifth to end the contest on the run-rule, 9-1.
On Deck
BYU will resume conference play, hosting Houston in a second-straight conference home series at Gail Miller Field, Thursday-Saturday, Mar. 28-30. All three games will be streamed on Big 12 Now on ESPN+.
