LAS CRUCES, N.M. — Middle Tennessee softball was defeated by NM State 9-1 on Sunday, April 27. The game was called after six innings due to the run rule.

The Blue Raiders (23-27, 10-14) struggled out of the gates vs. the NM State Aggies (25-24, 12-12) after they stranded the bases loaded in the first inning. The Aggies scored one run in the bottom of the first inning.

In the fifth inning, senior Ava Tepe reached on a fielder's choice before working her way to third base with great base running. With Tepe on third, Macie Harter dropped a bunt that score Tepe to give the Blue Raiders their lone run.

By the Numbers

• 3-12: The Blue Raiders fall to 3-12 when scoring less than two runs.
• 2: Pitcher Mary Martinez recorded her second hit of the season in five at bats.

Up next
The Blue Raiders will host UTEP for their final series of the season next weekend, May 2-4. The games will be streamed on ESPN+ and live stats will be available at Stat Broadcast.