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<\/p>\n JACKSONVILLE, Ala.\u00a0– NM State opened its road series at Jacksonville State on Thursday evening, jumping out early and carrying a lead into the late innings at Jana McGinnis Field. The Aggies received power at the plate and kept Jacksonville State quiet through five, but a decisive sixth inning swung the opener. NM State fell 6\u20133 in the series opener despite battling throughout.\u00a0<\/p>\n Game \u2013 Jax State 6, NM State 3\u00a0<\/p>\n NM State struck first in the opening inning as Kendal Lunar<\/a> delivered a solo home run, followed by another solo shot from Lauren Garcia<\/a> in the fourth to push the lead to 2-0. The Aggies added a run in the seventh on an RBI single from Devin Elam<\/a>, but Jax State\u00a0countered with\u00a0six runs in the bottom of the sixth to take control of the game. Faith Aragon<\/a> worked into the sixth and struck out six before the late surge proved to be the difference.\u00a0<\/p>\n NOTABLES\u00a0<\/p>\n NEXT UP\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n NM State continues its Conference USA series at Jacksonville State with Game Two set for Friday, April 3 at 5 p.m. at Jana McGinnis Field. The Aggies will look to bounce back and even the series before closing the weekend slate.\u00a0<\/p>\n For complete coverage of NM State Softball during the 2026 season, visit NMStateSports.com \u2013 the official home of the Aggies \u2013 and follow the Aggies on Facebook (NM State Softball), Twitter (@NMStateSoftball) and Instagram (@NMStateSoftball).\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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