TEMPE, Ariz. – New Mexico State softball took on No. 21 James Madison in a contest at Farrington Stadium as a part of the ASU Invitational on Saturday. The Aggies fell to the Dukes 2-0 with Samaria Diaz throwing a complete game.
NM State (9-10) battled against JMU (10-5) with each team posting a pair of scoreless innings to start the game. In the bottom of the third, Aggie starter Diaz struggles with two outs, allowing a single before a hit batter and a walk loaded the bases. The junior gave up a second-straight walk, bringing in a run for the Dukes before a fielder's choice ended the frame.