SUGAR LAND, Texas – Just as was the case throughout opening weekend, strikeouts doomed the NM State offense on Saturday afternoon. Sixteen Aggie hitters were sent down on strikes as Northwestern State secured a 7-3 victory in the Sugar Land Classic.
In his second start of the season for NM State, Tyler Hoeft was also handed his second loss, despite allowing just four runs. Hoeft worked around a leadoff single in the first inning and used a double play started by Xaige Lancaster. Hoeft used three scoreless frames to open the game as the Aggies were cruising into the fourth inning.