LAS CRUCES, N.M. --The Prairie View A&M Panthers struggled on Friday, falling to the New Mexico State Aggies by a final score of 22-4.

Junior Michael Dews (1-1) got the ball to start for Prairie View A&M (6-8) and took the loss.

Senior Marshal Jonas led the way offensively for the Panthers, going 1-for-3 in the ballgame with a double and two RBI. Senior Derrek Lathon compiled a standout performance at the dish as well, going 1-for-2 with a double and a walk. Freshman Michael Smith also helped out, going 1-for-2 for Prairie View A&M with two walks.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Trailing 6-0, the Panthers first put runs on the board in the third inning. Smith came across to score the lone run of the inning for Prairie View A&M and get them on the board.

The Aggies expanded their lead to 9-1 before the Panthers offense got back to work, cutting into that lead in the fourth. Lathon came across to score the lone run of the inning for Prairie View A&M, which brought the score to 9-2 in favor of the Aggies.

New Mexico State expanded their lead to 22-2 before the Prairie View A&M offense got going, reducing that lead to 22-4 in the seventh. The Panthers picked up two runs in the frame, the key hit being an RBI double from Jonas. The ballgame ended with that seventh-inning rally falling short.

GAME NOTES
» Prairie View A&M's highest-scoring inning was the seventh when it pushed two runs across.
» Prairie View A&M pitchers faced 53 New Mexico State hitters in the game, allowing five ground balls and five fly balls while striking out seven.
» The Panthers drew five walks from New Mexico State pitching.
» Jonas led the Panthers at the plate, going 1-for-3 with a double and two RBI.
» New Mexico State was led offensively by sophomore Namie, who went 4-for-6 with a double, a home run, and four RBI.
» Senior Meza led the Aggies pitching staff, throwing six innings of two-run ball.