LAS CRUCES, N.M. – NM State opened its final home series of the season Friday night at the NM State Softball Complex, hosting Delaware in a tightly contested Conference USA matchup. The Aggies capitalized on a strong second inning and received steady work in the circle to set the tone early. NM State held on down the stretch to claim a 3–1 victory in the series opener. 

Game – NM State 3, Delaware 1 

After Delaware scored first in the second, NM State answered immediately with a three‑run frame in the bottom half, highlighted by a three‑run home run from Johnna Aragon. From there, the Aggies relied on pitching and defense to protect the lead, limiting Delaware to just one run on the night. Faith Aragon worked through traffic late to close out the complete‑game effort. 

NOTABLES 

• Johnna Aragon delivered the decisive blow with a three‑run home run in the second inning. 

• Faith Aragon earned the win, tossing a complete game while allowing only one run with eight strikeouts. 

• Tamara Carranza doubled and scored during the Aggies' three‑run inning. 

• Skye Johnson reached base and scored in the second‑inning rally. 

NEXT UP 

NM State continues its final home series of the season on Saturday, April 25, when the Aggies face Delaware again at 4 p.m. at the NM State Softball Complex. 

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