RUSTON, La. – NM State couldn't overcome an early deficit on Saturday afternoon, falling 8–1 to LA Tech in the series finale at J.C. Love Field. With the loss, the Aggies dropped the three-game set, two games to one.
Despite the defeat, NM State (23-31, 11-15 CUSA) will continue its season on Wednesday in Lynchburg, Va., where they will meet up with third-seeded WKU in the opening round of the Conference USA Championship. The Aggies and Hilltoppers will collide at 10:30 a.m. MT, with the game being available to stream on ESPN+ or listen to for free via KRUX 91.