UNM Softball Falls to Syracuse, 12-6

Orange rally late to defeat New Mexico at Lobo Field

Junior Katie Gilmore was 2-for-4 against Syracuse Saturday.
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Feb. 7, 2009

Box Score

Game 2 - Syracuse - New Mexico Box Score in PDF Format

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Lobo senior Samantha Hughes went 2-for-2 but her efforts were not enough as the University of New Mexico fell 12-6 to Syracuse University Saturday afternoon at Lobo Field.

UNM (1-1) scored early in the bottom of the first inning with a double by Katie Gilmore to score two runners on third and second. A fielder's choice scored the third run for the Lobos to go ahead 3-0.

Syracuse (1-1) tied the game in the top of the third inning with a runner on second, Hallie Gibbs hit a single to center field to score the run.

The Lobos put two runs together in the bottom of the sixth inning to attempt a comeback, but fell short. Jessica Lujan-Dresslar's double scored the first run of the inning. Lujan-Dresslar scored later on a passed ball by Amy Kelley to end the inning behind 7-5.

Syracuse scored four runs in the seventh inning to seal the win for the Orange.

Jenna Caira (1-0) received the win for Syracuse with six strikeouts, while Analise Rubalcava (0-1) was handed the loss.

The Lobos host game the final game of the home stand against Syracuse on Sunday, Feb. 8 at 1:00 p.m. MT at Lobo Field. Live video and Gametracker will be provided through All-Access available at www.GoLobos.com.