SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Andrea Howard’s bat keyed two comeback victories for New Mexico (14-3) softball on Friday at the South Coast Classic.
The Albuquerque native and 2021 Italian Olympian’s two-run double sparked a four-run rally in a 5-2 victory over Wagner (2-9). Then vs. Santa Clara, her RBI double in a five-run sixth inning proved to be the winning run in a 7-6 decision.
The Lobos, who already have exceeded the win total from last year’s 10-36 season, play Santa Clara Saturday to wrap the event.
… In Las Vegas, Nev., fifth-ranked Washington (12-5) swept a doubleheader from the New Mexico State Aggies (2-8) by scores of 14-3 and 13-5 at the Boyd Gaming Classic.