LAS CRUCES, N.M.- The Western Michigan softball team rallied from behind to win its 2016 opener by a 5-4 final over Campbell Friday at the Troy Cox Classic. After opening an early lead the Broncos then fell in their second game of the day to host New Mexico State, 15-5.
Western Michigan hit a total of five home runs on opening day, which generated all 10 Bronco runs. Junior Erin Binkowski went 3-for-6 over the two games with three home runs and six RBIs.
In game one vs. Campbell, Binkowski blasted the game-winning shot, a solo blast in the bottom of the sixth.