LAS CRUCES, N.M. – Around midday on Saturday, the coaching staffs of NM State and UTEP looked at the upcoming weather forecast. Sunday showed anticipated wind gusts of 60-plus miles per hour, prompting the two schools to schedule a doubleheader on Saturday. Both games were played, with the Miners and Aggies splitting on the day. NM State took the series win 2-1, highlighted by a masterful two-way performance in the second outing from Desirae Spearman. The Aggies are now 16-12 with a 6-3 mark in Conference USA action.
GAME ONE
The two sides traded runs across the first three half innings, led by a Devin Elam sacrifice fly to put the Aggies on the board.