NM State Unable to Find Success in Doubleheader in Riverside

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – The Aggies were unable to find consistency on Friday night as they dropped a pair on the road to California Baptist.

In the opener, the Aggies made a late push and nearly came all the way back after trailing by five runs - eventually falling 7-6. Then, in the second half of the doubleheader, NM State stayed within striking distance for four and a half innings before the Lancers were able to post six runs in the fifth and earn a 9-1 decision and their first set of back-to-back wins over the Aggies since joining the Western Athletic Conference in 2019.

Friday, the Aggies were led by Tucson, Ariz., native Riley Carley who finished the day 4-for-5 at the plate and tallied…