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Aggie Baseball rally comes up short

Las Cruces, N.M. – The New Mexico State baseball team fell short on a comeback attempt losing 12-10 in 10 innings to Dallas Baptist at Presley Askew Field, Sunday, April 7.

Knights' Grand Slam in wild 11th sweeps Miners

Orlando, F.L. – UTEP and UCF was in a pitching duel until the 11th inning.

NM State Men’s Golf finishes 10th at ASU Thunderbird

Phoenix, A.Z. – The New Mexico State men’s golf team finished overall at the ASU Thunderbird Invitational at the par-71, 7,031-yard Karsten Golf Course.

Moonifisant is brilliant in $231,438 New Mexican Spring Futurity; Feature Mr. Who wins NM Challenge

Sunland Park, N.M. - The unbeaten Moonifisant scored a brilliant win in the $231,438 New Mexican Spring Futurity at Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino on Sunday.

Michigan and Louisville to play for hoops National Championship

Atlanta (CNN) -- Michigan and Louisville will meet Monday in the NCAA men's basketball championship game in Atlanta after both survived close games Saturday.

Wilson and Tarango shine at Texas Tech Open

Lubbock, T.X. – Nickevea Wilson took the runway for the first time this outdoor season and dominated the triple jump at the Texas Tech Open on Saturday.

Knights top Miners

Orlando, F.L. – The UTEP softball team fell to UCF, 8-0, in five innings in game one and 3-2 in game two on Saturday at the UCF Softball Complex. Game One

Jaws n' Paws wins $50,000 Czaria Stakes; Dez Bryant headlines Sports Expo on Sunday

Sunland Park, N.M. - Jaws n’ Paws collected her 14th career win after cruising home an impressive winner in the $50,000 Czaria Stakes at Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino on Saturday.

Local wrestlers compete at National Championships in Virginia

Several local athletes are competing in the 24th annual NHSCA National High School Wrestling Championships in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and here are some of the results reported to Newschannel 9:

Big Hits Lead Aggies to 5-1 Win over UT Arlington

Two big innings in the middle of the game led the New Mexico State softball team to a 5-1 win in the series opener against Western Athletic Conference opponent UT Arlington on Friday, April 5.

Aggies Hammer Patriots 16-5 in Seven Innings

The New Mexico State baseball team defeated Dallas Baptist 16-5 in seven innings at Presley Askew Field, Friday, April 5.

NMSU Track ready for Tailwind Invitational

The New Mexico State University track and field team will travel to Albuquerque, N.M., for the Don Kirby Tailwind Invitational for this weekend.

Arcuri, Leasau, Netane and Pearson Return to Florida to Battle Knights

The UTEP softball team will travel to Orlando, Fla. to face last-place UCF in Conference USA action. The Miners (12-19, 1-7 C-USA) and Knights (18-21, 1-11 C-USA) will square off in a doubleheader with game one starting at 11 a.m.

UTEP Track and Field set for Texas Tech Open

29 Miners will travel to Lubbock, Texas to compete in the Texas Tech Open on Saturday at the Terry and Linda Fuller Track and Field Complex.

Canelo Alvarez works out for Los Angeles media

Mexican superstar and WBC Super Welterweight World Champion Canelo Alvarez held a media workout on Thursday at the jam-packed Wild Card West in Santa Monica, Calif., in preparation for his world championship unification showdown against undefea