OREM, Utah – After opening the season with an 11-9 record through the non-conference slate, NM State began WAC play with a doubleheader against Utah Valley Friday afternoon in Orem, Utah. In game one, the Aggies led the majority of the way, but a pair of costly errors in the seventh inning led to a 5-4 defeat. In the second, NM State failed to produce much on offense, falling 9-2. Paige Knight led the way for the Aggies on offense, totaling three hits, three RBIs and a pair of home runs. Emily Dix (1-4) took the loss in both games, but was the most productive pitcher for NM State on the day, compiling eight strikeouts over 4.