NM State Softball finished the Longhorn Invitational with an extra-inning victory over Alabama A&M, securing a 3-2 weekend record. Desirae Spearman’s home run and Kristiana Watson’s solo shot contributed to the 5-4 win over the Bulldogs. Taryn Bennett stood out with a career-high nine strikeouts in nine innings. The victory marked NM State’s first-ever meeting and win against Alabama A&M.
Watson’s ninth-inning home run was her fourth of the season, while the team totaled two home runs in the game. Bennett, with a strong pitching performance, helped secure the win amidst a back-and-forth battle. NM State improved to 12-10 overall and is looking forward to starting their Conference USA slate against Louisiana Tech. Head Coach Kathy Rodolph commended the team’s resilience in extra innings and expressed confidence as they head into conference play. NM State’s upcoming games will be streamed live on ESPN+. For more updates, fans can follow the team on social media and visit NMStateSports.com for complete coverage.
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