Get ready for an exciting episode of Beyond the Game as host Mike Lacey sits down with Lily Owens, BYU softball standout who transferred from Lehigh University to make her mark in the Big 12.

With a .361 batting average and infectious personality both on and off the field, Lily brings a unique combination of trash-talking competitiveness and deep compassion rooted in her mother's teachings about leading with love. Raised by a single Catholic mother in Chino Hills, California, Lily learned early that "life is too short to apply yourself onto somebody else" - a philosophy that guides her approach to breaking down barriers and building bridges.

Despite facing pushback from family and friends who questioned her decision to attend BYU, Lily discovered a community of love and respect that exceeded her expectations. Following in the footsteps of her grandfather who briefly played football at BYU, Lily is completing what he started while pursuing her dream of becoming a politician.

Through stories of game-winning hits against Utah, candy rewards for team success, and her academic focus on political science with minors in Africana studies and English, Lily demonstrates how sports teach life lessons about resilience, teamwork, and approaching every challenge with faith over fear. Her message emphasizes that true civil discourse comes from understanding others' perspectives, leading with kindness, and remembering that what we do for others is our gift to God.