MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – NM State opened its weekend series at Middle Tennessee with a strong showing Friday evening at Blue Raider Softball Field. The Aggies struck early and leaned on a dominant performance in the circle to control the opener from start to finish. Behind timely offense and steady pitching, NM State secured a 4–0 shutout victory. 

Game – NM State 4, Middle Tennessee 0 

NM State jumped out in the first inning, plating three runs highlighted by RBIs from Lauren Garcia, Devin Elam, and Johnna Aragon. The Aggies added an insurance run in the fifth when Kendal Lunar singled home Faith Aragon. In the circle, Faith Aragon was in command throughout, limiting the Blue Raiders to just two hits while closing out the complete‑game shutout. 

NOTABLES 

• Faith Aragon tossed a complete‑game shutout, allowing two hits and striking out 10. 

• Devin Elam went 2‑for‑3 with an RBI single in the opening frame. 

• Johnna Aragon finished 1‑for‑2 with an RBI during the three‑run first inning. 

• Kendal Lunar added an RBI single in the fifth and reached base twice. 

NEXT UP  

NM State continues its weekend series against the Blue Raiders on Saturday, April 18 at 3 p.m. at Blue Raider Softball Field, as the Aggies look to build off Friday's strong start. 

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