Eight-run first inning fuels NM State comeback on Senior Day
Source: NMSU Athletics
Story and Photos By Izzy Palmisano for NMSU: Courtesy
LAS CRUCES, N.M. – NM State closed out its final home series of the season on Sunday morning, honoring its senior class at the close of the game at the NM State Softball Complex. The Aggies responded with an offensive surge early and added late insurance to cap Senior Day in memorable fashion. NM State defeated Delaware 12-10 to claim the weekend series.
After Delaware opened the game with five runs, NM State answered emphatically with an eight‑run first inning, highlighted by RBI hits throughout the lineup. The Aggies continued to chip away offensively, regaining control in the sixth with a three‑run frame fueled by RBI singles from Destan Burks and Lauren Garcia. Faith Aragon entered in the first inning and worked seven innings of relief, helping NM State hold on to secure the Senior Day win.
NOTABLES
- Skye Johnson went 2‑for‑4 with two RBIs, contributing to the first‑inning rally.
- Madi Bachman finished 3‑for‑4 with an RBI and a stolen base.
- Lauren Garcia recorded two hits and drove in two runs in the sixth inning.
- Destan Burks added two hits, an RBI, and executed a sacrifice bunt.
- Devin Elam collected two hits, an RBI, and stole a base.
- Faith Aragon earned the win, striking out nine over seven innings of relief work.
NEXT UP
NM State wraps up the regular season on the road, traveling to Springfield, Missouri, to face Missouri State. The series opens on Thursday, April 30 at 5 p.m. to close out the 2026 campaign.
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).
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