Softball: Aggies Fall in Series Finale at Jax State

NM State battles early before Jax State pulls away to close the weekend.

Source: NMSU Athletics
Story and Photo By Izzy Palmisano for NMSU: Courtesy

JACKSONVILLE, Ala. – NM State wrapped up its road series at Jax State Saturday morning, facing a tough challenge in the finale at Jana McGinnis Field. The Aggies stayed within striking distance early, but Jax State used timely hitting in the middle innings to pull away. NM State dropped a 6–2 decision to close the three‑game series. 

Game – Jax State 6, NM State 2 

NM State opened the scoring in the second as Lauren Garciaconnected on a solo home run to tie the game at one. The Aggies briefly pulled even again in the fourth when Taylor Baca scored on an RBI bunt from Johnna Aragon. Jax State answered in the bottom half with a three‑run homer before adding insurance runs in the sixth, holding NM State to just two hits on the day. 

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NOTABLES 

• Lauren Garcia provided NM State’s first run with a solo home run in the second inning. 
• Johnna Aragon delivered an RBI for NM State. 
• Taryn Bennett started the game and recorded three strikeouts in the opening frames. 

NEXT UP  

NM State returns home next weekend to open a three‑game rivalry series against UTEP at the NM State Softball Complex. First pitch of the series is set for Friday, April 10 at 6 p.m., with games continuing on through April 11 and 12 in Las Cruces. 

For complete coverage of NM State Softball during the 2026 season, visit NMStateSports.com – the official home of the Aggies – and follow the Aggies on Facebook (NM State Softball), Twitter (@NMStateSoftball) and Instagram (@NMStateSoftball).