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It’s been three years since Katiyana Mauga last wore an Arizona uniform, but she can still hit the ball a long, long way.
The UA alumna launched not one but two homers Sunday as she was the top-scoring player in an Athletes Unlimited affair between Team Sanders and Team Osterman (Mauga’s team).
Your MVPs from Team Sanders vs. Team Osterman, pres. by Halo Sport.
— Athletes Unlimited (@AUProSports) September 14, 2020
1️⃣ @katiyana_13
2️⃣ @dj_37ss
3️⃣ @SamanthaShow03 #BeUnlimited pic.twitter.com/QSMDCxWMKl
Mauga’s first tater came in the first inning, when she clubbed a three-run shot to left center off former Florida State All-American Jessica Burroughs to give Team Osterman a 4-0 cushion.
CAUTION: MAUGA @katiyana_13 increases Team Osterman's lead early in the first with an absolute BLAST.
— Athletes Unlimited (@AUProSports) September 13, 2020
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Mauga’s second blast, a solo shot, was basically to the same spot off former Oklahoma State All-American Samantha Show. For good measure, Mauga also laced an RBI single, giving her five RBI in the blowout victory.
"File name MAUGA_BOMB.mp4 already exists."
— Athletes Unlimited (@AUProSports) September 13, 2020
Yes, we know. But twice is nice
Have yourself a day, @katiyana_13!
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Mauga, who finished her Arizona career first in school history and second in NCAA history in homers (92), currently has the eighth-most points in Athletes Unlimited heading into Monday’s action.
With another strong performance, she could earn the right to be one of four team captains for Tuesday’s draft.