UNLV softball team secures a 2-1 victory over Fresno State with Jesse Farrell's two-run homer in the sixth inning, leading them to win the first game of the Mountain West series at Margie Wright Diamond.

By the Numbers
  • UNLV's record: 27-13, 10-4 MW
  • Fresno State's record: 28-15, 8-6 MW
  • Ellie Zellien's performance: 5 strikeouts, 1 run allowed, 4 hits
  • Jesse Farrell's stats: 2-for-3 at the plate, 10th home run of the season, 42 RBI
State of Play
  • UNLV leads the Mountain West series after winning the first game against Fresno State
  • Zellien's dominant performance with 5 strikeouts and holding Fresno State hitless from the second to the seventh inning
  • Fresno State threatened with a runner on first in the seventh inning, but Zellien closed the game by striking out one of their top hitters
What's Next

The Rebels and Bulldogs are set to face off in game two of the series on Saturday, April 20, at 2 p.m.

Bottom Line

Jesse Farrell's clutch homer and Ellie Zellien's stellar pitching performance fuel UNLV's victory over Fresno State, setting the stage for an exciting continuation of the series.