LAS CRUCES, N.M. – This edition of the Battle of I-10 goes to NM State.
Senior Shelby Shultes delivered the knockout blow in the first inning, and freshman phenom Matalasi Faapito homered for the fourth time in four games, as the Aggies routed UTEP, 9-1, in five innings Sunday afternoon at the Softball Complex.
NM State wraps up the season-opening Troy Cox Classic with a 3-1 record, having also picked up wins against Nebraska and Bradley.
HOW IT HAPPENED
A seven-run first inning by NM State put the game away early.