LAREDO, TX - Saturday afternoon, the Western New Mexico University Mustangs fell 2-1 against Texas A&M International at Dustdevil Softball field in Laredo, TX.

TAMIU jumped out to an early lead in the bottom of the 1st inning. A leadoff walk led to a score after Tajanae Davis hit a ground ball RBI. TAMIU led 1-0.

In the top of the 2nd inning, Silver city native Lisa Lucero (Silver City, NM/Silver HS) hit an RBI single to right field. WNMU tied the game up at 1-1.

The Dustdevils retook the lead in the bottom of the 3rd inning after a walk and two hits. Davis continued her tear, hitting a ground ball RBI. TAMIU led 2-1.

WNMU had opportunities late but could not get a run across.

Getting the start  for the Mustangs was Jasmin Kirby (Surprise, AZ/State Farm Stadium HS). She is now (0-2) on the year after going 3..0 IP, 2 H, 2 ER, 1 K, and 4 BB. Kamerynn Cordova (Fowler, CA/Fowler HS) finished out the game throwing, 3.0 IP, 2 K,  and 2 BB.

The Dustdevils started Tessa Rameriz. She is now (1-1) on the year. She went 4.0 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 2 K, and 2 HBP. Erika Cortez finished out the game and got her first save of the year after 3.0 IP, 1 H, 2 K, and 1 BB.

The Dustdevils notable hitters:

T. Davis: 1-for-3, 2 RBI

K. Maldonado: 1-for-2, 1 R, 1 RBI, 1 BB, 2 SB

Mustangs Notable hitters:

L. Lucero: 2-for-3, 1 RBI

C. Salazar: 2-for-3

R. Fossum: 1-for-3, 1 R

The Mustangs will play at home for a midweek series, starting on Tuesday versus Lubbock Christian. First pitch will be at 12:00pm.

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Western New Mexico University is a member of the NCAA Division II, and the Lone Star Conference (LSC). For additional information regarding Mustang Athletics, visit www.wnmumustangs.com; visit wnmu.edu for more information about Western New Mexico University. Follow the Mustangs on social media: @WNMUathletics (Twitter, TikTok & Instagram)