FIU softball rallied late with two runs in the seventh inning to take a 6-5 lead before ultimately falling 9-6 to New Mexico State in a close Conference USA series opener.

By the Numbers
  • FIU finished with 11 hits in the game.
  • The Panthers left a total of 10 runners on base.
State of Play
  • The back-and-forth game saw the lead change hands five times.
  • New Mexico State responded with four runs in the bottom of the seventh to secure the win.
What's Next

FIU Softball will play the second game of the series against New Mexico State on Saturday, April 13 at 6 p.m. ET.

Bottom Line

Despite a late rally, FIU softball fell short in a close game against New Mexico State, highlighting the importance of capitalizing on scoring opportunities in crucial moments.