TUCSON, Ariz. – New Mexico State came up just short on Wednesday as they fell to Arizona 8-7. The game was a back and forth affair, which featured three lead changes.
The Aggies capitalized on Arizona's miscues early in the game. Greg Popylisen singled through the right side, and advanced to second on an E3 on a failed pickoff attempt. Austin Botello beat out a dribbler to short to put runners on the corners. Dan Hetzel scored Popylisen reaching on an E5. Joseph Koerper scored Botello on a fielder's choice, with Hetzel forced out at second.