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Softball: Aggies Close Regular Season With Win at Missouri State; Look to CUSA Tournament

Early surge and late rally lift NM State in finale.

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

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – NM State closed out the regular season Saturday morning at Killian Stadium, wrapping up its weekend series against Missouri State. The Aggies jumped out early and added late separation, pairing timely hitting with a steady performance in the circle. NM State secured an 11–2 victory to finish the weekend on a high note. 

NM State set the tone immediately with a six‑run first inning, highlighted by extra‑base hits and consistent pressure throughout the lineup. After Missouri State answered with single runs in the second and fifth, the Aggies put the game away in the sixth, scoring five runs behind RBI hits from Skye Johnson and Madi BachmanZantelle Rodriguez worked through traffic to earn the win as NM State finished with 13 hits on the day. 

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NOTABLES 

  • Skye Johnson went 2‑for‑4 with three RBIs, including a two‑run single in the sixth. 
  • Madi Bachman finished 2‑for‑3 with two home runs and four RBIs. 
  • Tamara Carranza recorded three hits, including a triple, and drove in two runs. 
  • Zantelle Rodriguez earned the win, allowing two runs over six innings. 

NEXT UP 

NM State now turns its attention to the Conference USA Tournament, hosted by Delaware, beginning Wednesday.

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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