#17/15 Sun Devils Shutout for the First Time This Season

TEMPE, Ariz. -- On Friday night No. 17/15 Arizona State softball (17-7) was held scoreless for the first time this season in a 2-0 loss to New Mexico State (12-7) in the ASU Invitational.

"We didn't come ready for the game today. This is not ASU softball," said Head Coach Trisha Ford. "Tonight isn't about the loss - it's how we played but I'm confident that our team will shake it off."

Despite two hits from each team, the first few innings were scoreless.

After a passed ball and an error from the Sun Devils in the top of the fourth, the Aggies capitalized for a 1-0 lead. In the following inning, New Mexico State scored their second run despite solid defensive work from Bella Loomis and DeNae…