LAS CRUCES, N.M. - NM State closed the UTEP series Sunday afternoon with a strong showing at the NM State Softball Complex. The Aggies struck early and continued to add on throughout the game, pairing consistent offense with a strong outing in the circle. NM State completed the series sweep with an 8-0 victory over the Miners. 

Game - NM State 8, UTEP 0 (5 inn.) 

NM State opened the scoring in the first as Madi Bachman launched a two‑run home run to give the Aggies an early advantage. The lead grew in the third when Destan Burks homered and Tamara Carranza delivered a two‑run double as part of a four‑run frame. NM State added insurance runs in the fourth and fifth, while Taryn Bennett held UTEP to just two hits to seal the run‑rule win. 

NOTABLES 

• Taryn Bennett earned the win, tossing five scoreless innings and allowing just two hits. 

• Destan Burks went 3‑for‑4 with a home run, two RBIs, and two runs scored. 

• Madi Bachman finished 2‑for‑3 with a two‑run home run and three RBIs. 

• Tamara Carranza recorded a two‑run double and drove in two runs in the third inning. 

• Johnna Aragon collected two hits and scored once. 

NEXT UP 

NM State hits the road next weekend as the Aggies travel to Murfreesboro, Tennessee, for a three‑game Conference USA series against Middle Tennessee. The series opens on Friday, April 17 at 5 p.m. at Blue Raider Softball Field. 

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