University of Minnesota Athletics
University of Minnesota
4-5
New Mexico State
4-6
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: F. Aragon (3-2)
L: Susa, Natalie (0-1)
Batting:
2B: Kuhn, Scarlett 2
HR: Wolocko, Tara 1 ; Easton, Tinley 1
RBI: Wolocko, Tara 2 ; Easton, Tinley 1
SH: Jones, Brooklyn 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Snippes, Jessa 1 ; Wolocko, Tara 1 ; Easton, Tinley 1
HBP: Johnson, Cassie 1
Batting:
2B: K. Lunar 1
3B: F. Aragon 1
RBI: F. Aragon 2 ; D. Burks 1 ; K. Lunar 2
Base Running:
RUNS: F. Aragon 2 ; D. Burks 1 ; J. Valladare 1 ; V. Redondo 1
SB: F. Aragon 1
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Gophers Strike Early, Come Up Short Against New Mexico State
2/15/2026 12:17:00 PM | Softball
LAS CRUCES, NM – The Minnesota Golden Gophers got a big game from Scarlett Kuhn, who recorded two extra base hits in a 5-3 loss to the New Mexico State Aggies Sunday.
Natalie Susa (0-1) got the ball to start for Minnesota (4-5) and took the loss. Sydney Schwartz was a bright spot for the Golden Gophers, coming out of the bullpen and throwing three innings, giving up one run on two hits, with two walks and five strikeouts.
Kuhn's two extra base hits were the highlight of a 2-for-3 day, and included two doubles. Tara Wolocko put together a standout performance at the dish as well, going 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBIs. Tinley Easton also helped out for the Golden Gophers, putting together one hit in three trips to the plate while adding a home run and an RBI.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Golden Gophers got on the board immediately, starting their scoring with two runs in the top of the first inning. Minnesota plated two runs when Wolocko left the yard with Jessa Snippes aboard.
The Golden Gophers lost the lead they built in the first, but got back on the board in the fourth trailing 4-2. Minnesota picked up a run on Easton's two-out solo home run off of Aragon, which tightened the Aggies lead to 4-3. The Golden Gophers were unable to get any closer, as New Mexico State added one run to their tally on the way to a 5-3 final.
GAME NOTES
» Minnesota's power output was led by Kuhn, who compiled two extra base hits in the ballgame.
» Minnesota's highest scoring inning was the first, when it pushed two runs across.
» Minnesota pitchers limited New Mexico State to just 1-for-12 (.083) with runners in scoring position.
» Minnesota pitchers faced 29 New Mexico State hitters in the game, allowing five ground balls and four fly balls while striking out nine.
» Wolocko led the Golden Gophers at the plate, going 1 for 4 with a home run and two RBIs.
UP NEXT
The Gophers host for the first time in 2026, welcoming teams to the Gopher Indoor Classic at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Minnesota is set to face LIU, North Dakota State, Iowa State and Central Michigan (twice). All games will stream live on B1G+.