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OREM, UT - The New Mexico State softball team closed out its series Western Athletic Conference opponent Utah Valley on Saturday from Wolverine Field. NM State evened the series with the 5-3 victory in the opening contest of the doubleheader but fell to the Wolverines 7-6 in the series finale.

GAME ONE

After a scoreless inning for both squads, the Aggies (24-20, 9-3 WAC) fell behind in the bottom of the second when Analise De La Roca allowed a double and a home run to UVU (16-23, 7-4). However, NM State cut the deficit in half in the following frame when Fahren Glackin hit a solo home run over the centerfield fence.  Continue Reading This Post >>

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TUCSON, AZ - The New Mexico State softball team took on No. 13 Arizona in a doubleheader at Rita Hillenbrand Memorial Stadium on Wednesday. The Aggies fell 7-3 in the first contest against the Wildcats and 9-0 in a five-inning loss.

GAME ONE

Samaria Diaz started in the circle for NM State (23-18, 8-1 WAC) and struggled in the first after giving up a one-out single. The following Arizona (29-12, 6-9 PAC 12) batter swung for the fences and a two-run homer to centerfield put New Mexico State behind 2-0. The deficit grew in the following inning as a solo home run by the Wildcats increased the three-run deficit.  Continue Reading This Post >>

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PHOENIX, AZ - The New Mexico State softball team took on Grand Canyon in a Western Athletic Conference doubleheader at the GCU Softball Complex on Friday night. Kelsey Horton's 17th home run of the season helped the Aggies defeat the Lopes 6-5 in the opening contest. Despite holding a 4-1 lead heading into the bottom of the seventh, NM State fell 5-4 in the second game of the series.

GAME ONE

After a scoreless first inning for both squads, New Mexico State (22-16, 7-1 WAC) attacked the GCU (22-21, 3-4 WAC) defense beginning with a triple by Amy Bergeson. Sarai Mejia grounded out for the second out of the Aggies at-bat, but Bergeson was able to score on the play, giving New Mexico State the early 1-0 advantage.  Continue Reading This Post >>

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LAS CRUCES, N.M. - The New Mexico State softball team hosted Battle of I-25 foe New Mexico at the NM State Softball Complex on Tuesday. The Aggies fell to the Lobos 13-4 in the midweek contest.

NM State's (18-15) Analise De La Roca earned the start in the circle and hit trouble when the freshman gave up a single to the first batter. The pitcher followed by giving up a double and a two-run homer to put the Aggies behind 3-0 before their first at-bat.

In the bottom of the frame, Fahren Glackin provided a spark for the NM State offense by hitting a triple out to right center field. Kelsey Horton followed with a single through the left side to score the senior from third.  Continue Reading This Post >>

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KANSAS CITY, MO - The New Mexico State softball team continued Western Athletic Conference play on Saturday with a doubleheader against Kansas City at the Urban Youth Academy. The Aggies completed the series sweep by taking down the Roos 7-2 and 7-3.

“It’s great to get a sweep to open conference play,” head coach Kathy Rodolph said. “We had some strong contributions in the circle and many timely hits when we needed them.”

GAME ONE
After a scoreless inning for both teams, NM State (18-14) drew first blood in the second after Victoria Castro and Sarai Mejia reached on a pair of singles. In her first collegiate at bat, Analise De La Roca hit a booming double to right center to score the runners and give the Aggies the 2-0 advantage.  Continue Reading This Post >>

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KANSAS CITY, MO - New Mexico State softball opened Western Athletic Conference play on Friday night with a contest at the Urban Youth Academy against Kansas City. The Aggies took down the Roos 6-0 for their first victory in league play.

“It was a great start to conference play,” head coach Kathy Rodolph said. “Kayla Green and Mikayla Bongi did a great job in the circle for us while Nikki Butler and Amy Bergeson really led us offensively.”

After a pair of scoreless innings for both squads, Rachel Rodriguez got the NM State (16-14, 1-0 WAC) offense going when she reached on a single and followed the hit by recording a stolen base. Fahren Glackin walked and a pop out by Kelsey Horton helped both runners advance into scoring position. Nikki Butler posted a double to left center, bringing the seniors home for a 2-0 advantage over UMKC (10-23, 0-1 WAC).  Continue Reading This Post >>

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LAS CRUCES, N.M. - New Mexico State softball took on Battle of I-10 rival UTEP in a doubleheader at the NM State Softball Complex on Tuesday. The Aggies completed the season sweep of the Miners as the team took down UTEP 8-6 and 8-0.

"These were good games for us tonight," head coach Kathy Rodolph said. "We had solid contributions in the circle and offensively. The defensive highlight of the night was definitely our outfield. They had great range all over and made some great plays for us."

GAME ONE
Kayla Green earned the start in the circle and junior gave up a walk to begin the game. After the UTEP (11-23) runner advanced to second on a wild pitch by NM State (15-14), a fly ball and a ground out put a pair of outs on the board but also advanced the runner to third. A passed ball during the Miners' at bat scored the opposition from third, leaving the Aggies behind 1-0.  Continue Reading This Post >>

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LAS VEGAS, NV> - The New Mexico State softball team opened the Rebel Classic against DePaul at Eller Media Stadium on Thursday night. The Aggies fell 11-5 to the Blue Demons despite a late rally in the seventh inning.

Samaria Diaz got the start in the circle for NM State (10-9) and struggled from the beginning, giving up a pair of homers to DePaul (15-5) to put the Aggies behind 2-0. Kayla Green came in to relieve the sophomore, striking out a batter to end the inning.

The Blue Demons momentum continued into the second and after Green gave up a pair of walks and a fielder’s choice, a single for DePaul scored the third run of the game to put NM State further behind. Following the frame, Green settled in the circle and pitched a pair of scoreless innings but the New Mexico State offense was unable to bring a run across the plate.  Continue Reading This Post >>

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LUBBOCK, TX - The New Mexico State softball team faced Texas Tech at Rocky Johnson Field on Tuesday afternoon. The Aggies split the doubleheader with the Red Raiders falling 7-4 before taking down Tech 3-1.

"Today was a great opportunity to get experience against a Big 12 team, " head coach Kathy Rodolph said. "Our pitchers were able to come out and adjust after game one and keep us in game two."

GAME ONE

Kayla Green got the start in the circle for NM State (9-5) and struggled from the start as the junior gave up a bunt single to the first batter. A home run by the Red Raiders' (8-6) Jessica Hartwell put TTU ahead 2-0 after just an inning of play.  Continue Reading This Post >>

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EL PASO, TX - The New Mexico State softball team closed out the UTEP Tournament with a victory at Helen of Troy Field on Sunday. The Aggies defeated Idaho State 8-4 and Victoria Castro and Shelby Shultes each had a home run in the win.

"It was a great rebound victoy for us today," head coach Kathy Rodolph said. "I felt like we played more of our style both offensively and in the circle. I'm looking forward to a big week."

Analise De La Roca earned her first start in the circle but the freshmen hit trouble from the start after allowing back-to-back singles with a pair of outs. The third-straight single came at the bat of Makenzie VanSickle, giving ISU (0-10) the 1-0 advantage after the first inning.  Continue Reading This Post >>