TUCSON, AZ – The Mustangs were challenged twice as they faced Nebraska at Kearney in the first game and Davis & Elkins College in the 2nd game. WNMU would fall to Nebraska at Kearney 2-5, and finish game two 3-8.

GAME 1:

The Mustangs started game one rough, giving up 3 runs to Kearney, but answered back with 2 runs of their own in the second inning after a single from Hannah Martinez (Carlsbad, NM/Carlsbad HS). Through out the game, Kearney held the Mustangs to just those two runs as they tacked on another 2 runs of their own in the 3rd and 5th innings as well.

Martinez was the best batting performer in the first matchup as she went 3-for-3 at the plate with 2 RBIs. Adlai Alvidrez (El Paso, TX/Americas HS) also hit solid as she made contact twice out of her three batting attempts. 

Starting on the mound this game was Kamerynn Cordova (Fowler, CA/Fowler HS), who had 2 strikeouts and 23 ABs, pitching through all seven innings.

Mustangs Notable Hitters:

Hannah Martinez (Carlsbad, NM/Carlsbad HS), 3-for-3. (2RBIs)

Adlai Alvidrez (El Paso, TX/Americas HS), 2-3.

Jenna Peters (Lake Elsinore, CA/Temescal Canyon HS), 1-for-3.

Kennedy Jarrard (Carlsbad, CA/Carlsbad HS), 1-for-2.

Lopers Notable Hitters:

J. Harteker, 2-for-3.

R. Nelson, 1-for-2.

M. Chvatel, 1-for-3.

GAME 2:

WNMU held the Senators to 3 runs by the 5th inning. Batting in the bottom of the 5th inning, Ana Armijo (Albuquerque, NM/Volcano Vista HS) would bring in a Mustang runner after a single out to left field. The 7th inning was brutal for the Mustangs as the Senators scored 5 more runs at their final at bat. The mustangs also scored runs of their own as Aryana Munoz (Dexter, New Mexico/Dexter High School) slid in on an error and Alvidrez was walked in. This was not quite enough to bring the Mustangs back in the game.

Madeline Bleak (Mesa, AZ/Mountain View HS) hit exceptionally well going 3-for-4 in the second game, but she would be the only one who made contact multiple times.

WNMU went through 3 pitchers against the Senators with Labraida Tenorio (Rio Rancho, NM/Rio Rancho HS) starting on the mound. Thoughtaken out early, she had 9 strikeouts of her own. This was a Mustang season record for her.

The Mustangs Notable Hitters:

Madeline Bleak (Mesa, AZ/Mountain View HS), 3-for-4.

The Senators Notable Hitters:

L. Allard, 3-for-3.

S. Morales, 3-for-4.

L. Sausedo, 1-for-3.

This concludes day 1 of the Tucson Invite games. WNMU will return day 2 with 2 more headers facing Minnesota State in Game 1 and San Fransisco State in Game 2

This game recap is presented by First American Bank. First American Bank is a proud supporter of WNMU Athletics!  

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