April 23, 2011
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — The New Mexico softball team dropped a 12-9 decision at Utah Saturday. Despite the loss, the Lobos had four home runs in the game including two by junior Jessica Garcia. UNM outhit the Utes, 13-12, but could not snap a four-game losing skid. New Mexico dropped to 17-21 on the season and 3-5 in Mountain West Conference play. Utah moved to 27-17 with the win and 5-1 in league play.
Garcia led the way offensively for the Lobos. She finished the game 2-of-4 hitting with a pair of runs scored and five RBIs. She hit a three-run homer and a two-run shot against the Utes. Junior Shenise Cox and sophomore Stefanie Carramusa also had home runs Saturday. Six Lobos had at least two hits in the game.
Utah had 12 hits and scored 12 games. The Utes hit three home runs against UNM.
Lobo starter Kaela DeBroeck took the loss and fell to 8-12. DeBroeck pitched three innings, allowing nine runs. Kari Gutierrez pitched the final three innings for UNM and allowed three runs on three hits.
Generra Nielson (19-10) got the win for Utah. She pitched five innings and allowed seven runs on 10 hits.
New Mexico returns to action next Saturday against Colorado State at 1 p.m. in Lobo Field. GameTracker will be available on GoLobos.com.