Softball: Aggies Knock Off CUSA Leader Jax State to Settle Weekend Slate

JACKSONVILLE, Ala. – NM State bounced back on Friday evening with a strong all‑around performance to even its Conference USA series against Jax State at Jana McGinnis Field. The Aggies struck early and continued to apply pressure throughout, building a lead that held despite a late push from the Gamecocks. Behind timely hits and a complete effort in the circle, NM State secured a 5–3 victory. 

NM State opened the scoring in the first as Kendal Lunarlaunched a solo home run, then added two more in the fourth on an RBI sacrifice fly from Skye Johnson and an RBI single by Lauren Garcia. The Aggies extended the lead in the fifth when Kendal Lunar drove in another run before Jax State rallied with three runs in the sixth. NM State answered in the seventh with an RBI single from Skye Johnson, and Faith Aragon closed out the final frame to seal the win. 

NOTABLES 

• Faith Aragon went the distance, earning the win after tossing seven innings with seven strikeouts. 
• Kendal Lunar finished 2‑for‑2 with a home run, two RBIs, two runs scored, and two walks. 
• Skye Johnson delivered three RBIs, including a sacrifice fly and a go‑ahead single in the seventh. 
• Lauren Garcia added an RBI single and reached base twice. 

NEXT UP 

NM State looks to carry its momentum into the series finale as the Aggies close out their weekend against Jax State on Saturday, April 4 at 10 a.m. at Jana McGinnis Field. 

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