LAS VEGAS, Nev. — The New Mexico Lobos twice rallied from eight-round deficits, only to fall short, 13-11, on Sunday in the finale of a three-game series against the Mountain West-leading UNLV Rebels.
The Lobos (16-23, 7-14 MWC) dropped two of three to the Rebels (28-13, 17-4).First baseman Kyle Smith went 4-of-5 with a home run and six RBIs for New Mexico.
The Lobos play a single non-conference home game against Grand Canyon on Tuesday, then host league foe San Jose State for a three-game series beginning Friday.
SOFTBALL: In Reno, Nev.