HUNTSVILLE, Texas - NM State wrapped up its weekend in Huntsville with a tight, low‑scoring matchup on Sunday as the Aggies battled Sam Houston in the series finale. The pitching and defense kept NM State within striking distance throughout, but a three‑run fourth inning proved to be the difference. A late pinch‑hit home run put the Aggies on the board, though the comeback ultimately fell just short in a 3–1 decision. 

Game – Sam Houston 3, NM State 1 

Both teams opened with three scoreless frames before Sam Houston broke through with a three‑run fourth, highlighted by a two‑run homer. NM State threatened in the fifth and sixth before Joleeanna Hair delivered a pinch‑hit solo shot in the seventh to spark a late push, but the Aggies couldn't extend the rally. Faith Aragon kept the game close with a complete‑game performance, allowing just four hits while striking out seven. 

NOTABLES 

• Joleeanna Hair provided a pinch‑hit solo home run in the seventh to break up the shutout. 

• Faith Aragon tossed a complete game (6.0 IP), allowing 4 hits and 3 runs while striking out 7. 

• Offensively, NM State drew three walks but was held to a single hit on the afternoon. 

NEXT UP 

NM State now turns its attention to a rivalry trip up I‑25 as the Aggies travel to Albuquerque for the second and final meeting of the season with the University of New Mexico. First pitch is set for Tuesday, March 17 at 5 p.m. at Lobo Softball Field, where NM State will look to claim a clean riviarly sweep.  

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