Annie White recorded the only hit for WKU (22-8 overall, 6-4 CUSA) while Rylan Smith recorded a strikeout against the Aggies (17-16 overall, 7-3 CUSA).Â
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NMSU 8, WKU 0Â
HOW IT HAPPENEDÂ
Smith earned her sixth start of the season, throwing 0.1 innings before giving way to Erica Houge. Houge threw the next 2.2 innings and gave up only one earned run before Maddy Wood came in to throw the last 1.1 innings of the night. Â
NMSU took the win with six runs in the first and the final two in the fourth and fifth innings.Â
White's hit came in the top of the fourth inning on the first pitch of her at-bat. Â
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NOTABLESÂ
- WKU falls to 22-10 overall against NMSU and 10-3 when playing in Las Cruces, N.M.Â
- Annie White went 1-for-2 at the plate. The junior is now hitting a team-leading .463 on the season.Â
UP NEXTÂ
The Hilltoppers continue their series against the Aggies on Saturday, March 28. First pitch is scheduled for 5 p.m. CT.Â
