New Mexico State v New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - MARCH 8: Hope Banales #5 of the New Mexico State Aggies stands on the field during the playing of the national anthem at Lobo Softball Field on March 8, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (Photo by Sam Wasson/bleedCrimson.net)

New Mexico State v New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - MARCH 8: Ramsay Lopez #32 of the New Mexico State Aggies hits the ball in the first inning of her team’s game at Lobo Softball Field on March 8, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (Photo by Sam Wasson/bleedCrimson.net)

New Mexico State v New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - MARCH 8: Yazzy Avila #7 of the New Mexico State Aggies beats the throw to first base in the first inning of her team’s game at Lobo Softball Field on March 8, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (Photo by Sam Wasson/bleedCrimson.net)

New Mexico State v New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - MARCH 8: Laurali Patane #14 of the New Mexico State Aggies throws a pitch in the first inning of her team’s game at Lobo Softball Field on March 8, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (Photo by Sam Wasson/bleedCrimson.net)

New Mexico State v New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - MARCH 8: Jillian Taylor #25 of the New Mexico State Aggies catches a fly ball in the first inning of her team’s game at Lobo Softball Field on March 8, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (Photo by Sam Wasson/bleedCrimson.net)

New Mexico State v New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - MARCH 8: Jayleen Burton #4 of the New Mexico State Aggies looks to throw to third base in the first inning of her team’s game at Lobo Softball Field on March 8, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (Photo by Sam Wasson/bleedCrimson.net)

New Mexico State v New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - MARCH 8: Laurali Patane #14 of the New Mexico State Aggies throws a pitch in the second inning of her team’s game at Lobo Softball Field on March 8, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (Photo by Sam Wasson/bleedCrimson.net)

New Mexico State v New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - MARCH 8: Ramsay Lopez #32 of the New Mexico State Aggies stands at third base in the second inning of her team’s game at Lobo Softball Field on March 8, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (Photo by Sam Wasson/bleedCrimson.net)

New Mexico State v New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - MARCH 8: Jayleen Burton #4 of the New Mexico State Aggies hits the ball in the second inning of her team’s game at Lobo Softball Field on March 8, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (Photo by Sam Wasson/bleedCrimson.net)

New Mexico State v New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - MARCH 8: Jillian Taylor #25 of the New Mexico State Aggies stands on the field in the third inning of her team’s game at Lobo Softball Field on March 8, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (Photo by Sam Wasson/bleedCrimson.net)

New Mexico State v New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - MARCH 8: Melika Ofoia #24 of the New Mexico State Aggies catches a pitch in the third inning of her team’s game at Lobo Softball Field on March 8, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (Photo by Sam Wasson/bleedCrimson.net)

New Mexico State v New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - MARCH 8: Jordin King #21 of the New Mexico State Aggies throws a pitch in the third inning of her team’s game at Lobo Softball Field on March 8, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (Photo by Sam Wasson/bleedCrimson.net)

New Mexico State v New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - MARCH 8: Jordin King #21 of the New Mexico State Aggies throws a pitch in the third inning of her team’s game at Lobo Softball Field on March 8, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (Photo by Sam Wasson/bleedCrimson.net)

New Mexico State v New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - MARCH 8: Head coach Kathy Rodolph of the New Mexico State Aggies talks to Jordin King #21 in the third inning of her team’s game at Lobo Softball Field on March 8, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (Photo by Sam Wasson/bleedCrimson.net)

New Mexico State v New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - MARCH 8: Kayla Bowen #23 of the New Mexico State Aggies throws a pitch in the third inning of her team’s game at Lobo Softball Field on March 8, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (Photo by Sam Wasson/bleedCrimson.net)

New Mexico State v New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - MARCH 8: Jayleen Burton #4 of the New Mexico State Aggies throws to third base for a put out in the third inning of her team’s game at Lobo Softball Field on March 8, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (Photo by Sam Wasson/bleedCrimson.net)

New Mexico State v New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - MARCH 8: Yazzy Avila #7 of the New Mexico State Aggies bunts in the fourth inning of her team’s game at Lobo Softball Field on March 8, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (Photo by Sam Wasson/bleedCrimson.net)

New Mexico State v New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - MARCH 8: Kiara Armendarez #11 of the New Mexico State Aggies high-fives Kayla Bowen #23 in the fourth inning of her team’s game at Lobo Softball Field on March 8, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (Photo by Sam Wasson/bleedCrimson.net)

New Mexico State v New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - MARCH 8: Yazzy Avila #7 of the New Mexico State Aggies takes off from second base in the fourth inning of her team’s game at Lobo Softball Field on March 8, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (Photo by Sam Wasson/bleedCrimson.net)

New Mexico State v New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - MARCH 8: Yazzy Avila #7 of the New Mexico State Aggies rounds third base in the fourth inning of her team’s game at Lobo Softball Field on March 8, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (Photo by Sam Wasson/bleedCrimson.net)

New Mexico State v New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - MARCH 8: Yazzy Avila #7 of the New Mexico State Aggies scores against the New Mexico Lobos in the fourth inning of their game at Lobo Softball Field on March 8, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (Photo by Sam Wasson/bleedCrimson.net

New Mexico State v New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - MARCH 8: Kayla Bowen #23 of the New Mexico State Aggies celebrates in the fourth inning of her team’s game at Lobo Softball Field on March 8, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (Photo by Sam Wasson/bleedCrimson.net)

New Mexico State v New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - MARCH 8: Yazzy Avila #7 of the New Mexico State Aggies is congratulated as she reaches the dugout in the fourth inning of her team’s game at Lobo Softball Field on March 8, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (Photo by Sam Wasson/bleedCrimson.net)

New Mexico State v New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - MARCH 8: Jillian Taylor #25 of the New Mexico State Aggies hits the ball in the fourth inning of her team’s game at Lobo Softball Field on March 8, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (Photo by Sam Wasson/bleedCrimson.net)