May 12, 2011
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — The New Mexico softball team lost 2-1 Thursday at UNLV in Mountain West action. The Lobos managed just five hits in the contest but received a solid pitching performance from sophomore Kaela DeBroeck. New Mexico slipped to 19-24 despite the tough battle with the Rebels. The Lobos are 5-8 in conference play. UNLV improved to 25-18 overall and 7-5 in league competition.
The Lobos plated their only run in the first inning off a UNLV error. Junior Jessica Garcia scored the run after walking with two outs.
UNLV tied the game in the bottom of the first on an RBI single and scored the game winning run in the second.
DeBroeck pitched the full six innings for New Mexico. She gave up two runs on seven hits, but only one run was earned. DeBroeck fell to 9-14 on the year.
Amanda Oliveto got the win and moved to 20-10 on the year. Oliveto allowed a run on first hits in seven innings of work.
The Lobos return to action Friday at San Diego State. UNM and the Aztecs are set for a 7 p.m. first pitch. GameTracker will be available on GoLobos.com.