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Aggies, Oh Aggies!
Violet Redondo celebrates on 2nd base
Izzy Palmasino
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Winner New Mexico St. NMSU 6-12
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Arizona State ASU 13-3
Winner
New Mexico St. NMSU
6-12
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Final
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Arizona State ASU
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Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
New Mexico St. NMSU 3 2 0 0 0 1 0 6 9 4
Arizona State ASU 3 0 0 0 0 1 1 5 5 1

W: Aragon, Faith (4-4) L: Hodge, Mary Peyton (1-1)

Game Recap: Softball | | Izzy Palmisano

Aggies Secure Ranked Victory Over No. 21 Arizona State

NM State knocks off ranked Arizona State on the road

TEMPE, Ariz. - NM State closed out its stay at the Sun Devil Classic on Sunday afternoon with a rematch against tournament host No. 21 Arizona State. The Aggies came out swinging, scoring five runs across the first two innings and adding insurance late to secure a hard‑fought victory. The win also marked NM State's first victory over a ranked opponent since April 13, 2025, when the Aggies defeated Liberty. 

Game – NM State 6, No. 21 Arizona State 5 

The Aggies opened the contest with a three‑run first inning, highlighted by RBI swings from Skye Johnson and Kendal Lunar before adding two more in the second. Devin Elam delivered a statement performance at the plate, finishing with three hits, including a solo home run in the sixth, to help maintain NM State's lead. In the circle, Faith Aragon went the distance, striking out seven and holding ASU to just five hits as the Aggies secured the one‑run win.  

NOTABLES 

  • Devin Elam posted a three‑hit day, including a double and a home run, while scoring three times and driving in a run.  

  • Kendal Lunar delivered a three‑hit performance and drove in four runs, including a two‑run double in the first inning and a two‑run single in the second.  

  • Skye Johnson added an RBI single in the first and reached base twice on the day.  

  • Tamara Carranza recorded two hits, including a key single during NM State's fifth‑inning scoring threat.  

  • Faith Aragon earned the complete‑game win, allowing just two earned runs while striking out seven across 117 pitches.  

  • The Aggies collected nine hits, scored in three separate innings and turned a pivotal double play in the fourth. 

NEXT UP 

NM State now turns its attention to its next road trip as the Aggies travel to San Antonio, Texas, for the UTSA Tournament. Beginning Friday, Feb. 27, NM State opens the event with a doubleheader, taking on Saint Francis followed by tournament host UTSA to kick off the three‑day weekend slate.  

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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