Louisiana Tech became just the second No. 4 seed to capture the Western Athletic Conference Tournament title with a 2-1 victory over top-seeded Nevada yesterday at Rainbow Wahine Softball Stadium.

The Lady Techsters (35-27) advance to the postseason for the first time since 1995.

Tournament MVP Krissi Oliver was solid in the circle and at the plate against the Wolf Pack (42-16).

Oliver, a junior, blasted her seventh home run of the season to give the Lady Techsters a 2-1 lead in the top of the seventh.

Oliver (18-14) also earned the win, allowing one run in six innings. She scattered 10 hits, walked one and struck out one.

Wanda Malone pitched a scoreless seventh to earn the save.

LA. TECH (35-27) 000 001 1—2 6 0

NEVADA (42-16) 000 001 0—1 10 2

Krissi Oliver, Wanda Malone (7) and Regan Clark. Jordan McPherson and Noelle Micka. W — Oliver. L — McPherson.

Leading hitters — Louisiana Tech: Clark RBI; Oliver home run; Summer Young 2-3. Nevada: Britton Murdock 2-3; Danielle Patrick 2-3; Tyler Schafer 2-3.