LAS VEGAS – Jenna Holland became Lamar University's all-time leader in RBIs Saturday as he helped the Cardinals roll to a 14-6 win over Utah Valley on the second day of the Sportco Kick Off Classic hosted by UNLV.
 
LU (2-2) opened the day with a 12-2 loss to ninth-ranked Oklahoma.
 
Holland drove in three runs against the Wolverines, boosting her career total to 70, putting her ahead of Casey Cromwell on the all-time list at LU.
 
Holland, who had a two-run single in the second inning to tie Cromwell's record, set the school mark in the fifth inning when her double to right-center scored Stephanie Meeuwsen to give the Cardinals a 13-6 lead.
 
The Cardinals never trailed against Utah Valley, leading 3-0 after one inning, 11-1 after two innings and 12-2 after three innings. The Wolverines (0-3) made it interesting with four runs in the fifth inning, but the Cards added a run on Holland's record-braking RBI in the fifth before closing out the game on the run rule in the sixth when Ashley McDowell scored on Sable Hankins' sacrifice fly.
 
"I thought we hit the ball well in both games," LU coach Holly Bruder said. "We faced a very good Oklahoma team and had some chances. We really swung the bats well against Utah Valley."
 
LU sophomore right-hander Laura Napoli got the decision in both games for LU. Napoli (1-2) started and took the loss against Oklahoma, allowing five hits and five runs, all earned, over two innings against the Sooners. Napoli came on in relief against Utah Valley, pitching two scoreless innings.
 
Ciara Luna started against Utah Valley, allowing four hits and two runs, both earned in three innings. Amie Cisneros allowed five hits and four runs, three earned, in one-plus inning of relief for LU, giving way to Napoli, who came on with runners on second and third with no outs in the top of the fifth.
 
Against Oklahoma, Lauren Dannelley, allowed six runs, one earned, in one inning of relief, while Luna allowed one unearned run in her one inning of work.
 
"Our relief pitching has to improve," Bruder said. "The bullpen has to come through when it's called upon."
 
The Cardinals wrap up play in Las Vegas when they meet South Dakota at 3:#0 p.m. (Central). The Cardinals return home to host the first-ever Cardinal Classic from Feb. 19-21 at the LU Softball Complex. The five-team event will see a total of 12 games over three days. For ticket information, call 409-880-1715, or visit www.LamarCardinals.com.