Softball: Aggies’ Early Push Falls Short in Sunday Series Finale Against WKU

Three NM State home runs highlight afternoon matchup as Hilltoppers pull away late.

Source: NMSU Athletics
By Izzy Palmisano
Photo By Rodney Hunter for NMSU: Courtesy

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – NM State wrapped up its home weekend against Western Kentucky on Sunday morning at the NM State Softball Complex. The Aggies matched the Hilltoppers early and stayed within striking distance through the middle innings, but a decisive seventh inning swung the series finale. NM State ultimately dropped a 9–4 decision to wrap up the weekend. 

Game  – Western Kentucky 9, NM State 4 

Western Kentucky scored single runs in each of the first three innings, but NM State answered in the bottom of the first as Devin Elam opened the scoring with a solo home run. The Aggies surged ahead in the fourth when Skye Johnsonlaunched a two‑run homer, giving NM State a 3–2 edge. After the Hilltoppers reclaimed the lead in the fifth, Kendal Lunarhomered in the sixth to pull NM State within one before Western Kentucky used a four‑run seventh to put the game away. 

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NOTABLES 

• Skye Johnson finished 2‑for‑3 with a two‑run home run in the fourth inning. 
• Kendal Lunar went 1‑for‑2 with a solo home run, two runs scored, and a walk. 
• Devin Elam opened the scoring with a first‑inning home run and added a single. 
• Faith Aragon struck out 12 over a complete‑game effort in the circle. 

NEXT UP 

NM State hits the road next week as the Aggies travel to Jackson, Mississippi, for a three‑game Conference USA series against Jacksonville State. The series opens on Thursday, April 2 at 5 p.m. at Jana McGinnis Field. 

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