Softball: Late Rally Comes Up Short for Aggies at MTSU

Carranza’s three-run homer fuels late Aggie comeback attempt

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

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – NM State battled throughout Saturday afternoon in the second game of its Conference USA series at Middle Tennessee. The Aggies generated steady offense and stayed within reach, highlighted by a late push in the seventh inning. Despite the comeback attempt, NM State came up short in a 7–5 loss at Blue Raider Softball Field. 

Game – Middle Tennessee 7, NM State 5 

NM State struck first in the opening inning with an RBI single from Johnna Aragon before adding another run in the third on an RBI hit by Skye Johnson. Trailing late, the Aggies mounted a three‑run rally in the seventh as Tamara Carranza delivered a three‑run home run to bring NM State within two. Middle Tennessee held on in the final moments to secure the win and even the series.

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NOTABLES 

• Tamara Carranza powered the late rally with a three‑run home run in the seventh inning. 
• Madi Bachman finished 3‑for‑4, continuing a strong series at the plate. 
• Destan Burks added three hits and scored twice for the Aggies. 
• Johnna Aragon recorded an RBI single in the first inning. 
• Skye Johnson drove in a run and reached base twice. 

NEXT UP  

NM State looks to bounce back and close out the weekend strong as the Aggies face Middle Tennessee in the series finale on Sunday, April 19 at 10 a.m. at Blue Raider Softball Field. 

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).