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Interim Head Coach Benet Higgs talks to team.
11
Winner Minnesota MINN 3-5
4
New Mexico St. NM STATE 4-4
Winner
Minnesota MINN
3-5
11
Final
4
New Mexico St. NM STATE
4-4
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
Minnesota MINN 3 0 0 1 2 0 5 11 13 1
New Mexico St. NM STATE 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 4 7 3

W: M. Richardso (1-0) L: Bennett, Taryn (3-2) S: S. Schwartz (1)

11
Winner Idaho St. IDAHO ST 5-4
7
New Mexico St. NM STATE 4-6
Winner
Idaho St. IDAHO ST
5-4
11
Final
7
New Mexico St. NM STATE
4-6
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
Idaho St. IDAHO ST 3 5 2 1 0 0 0 11 7 1
New Mexico St. NM STATE 3 0 2 0 0 2 0 7 13 5

W: K. Aguinaga (4-0) L: Mancha, Jaileen (0-1)

Game Recap: Softball | | Michael Navarrette

Aggies Drop Two at Home

Baca records first career home run.

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – NM State continued the Troy Cox Classic at the NM State Softball Complex on Saturday with a doubleheader against Minnesota and Idaho State. The Aggies battled through a high‑scoring opener before turning in a strong offensive showing in the final game of the day. Although the Aggies came up short in both games, they compiled 20 total hits, including a three-hit performance against the Bengals for Faith Aragon.
 
Game 1 – Minnesota 11, NM State 4
Minnesota opened with a three‑run first inning, but NM State responded quickly with a three‑run second that included a home run from Bella Clapp. The Aggies recorded seven hits in the contest, with Devin Elam and Lauren Garcia each contributing doubles, while Minnesota pulled ahead with late scoring surges.
 
Game 2 – Idaho State 11, NM State 7
NM State matched Idaho State early, highlighted by a leadoff home run from Faith Aragon and RBI swings from both Faith Aragon and Taylor Baca. The Aggies posted 13 hits, including home runs from Faith Aragon, Devin Elam and Taylor Baca - but Idaho State capitalized on big innings in the first three frames to maintain its advantage despite a late NM State push.
 
NOTABLES
  • Faith Aragon delivered a standout offensive performance against Idaho State, finishing with three hits, including a home run, a double and two RBIs.
  • Devin Elam totaled three hits across the doubleheader, highlighted by a double against Minnesota and a home run in game two.
  • Bella Clapp provided all three RBIs in NM State's three‑run second inning in game one with her home run to left field.
  • Taylor Baca added two hits and two RBIs in the nightcap, including a solo home run that represented the first home run of her collegiate career.
  • NM State produced 20 combined hits across the two contests, with seven different Aggies logging multiple hits.
 
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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