LAS CRUCES, N.M.- The New Mexico State softball team fell to Oregon State 6-2 on Saturday. Kelsey Horton and Merina Ili had a RBI in the loss
 
The Aggies took an early lead to start the game. With Rachel Rodriguez, and Fahren Glackin on base, Horton singled to drive in a run. Ili followed by driving in Glackin to give NM State the 2-0 lead in the first.
 
Samaria Diaz pitched 4.1 solid innings for New Mexico State. The freshman struck out three to help NM State hold the 2-0 advantage.
 
OSU rallied in the fifth to steal the lead from NM State. Two home runs in the inning helped drive in five runs for the Beavers. Oregon State tacked on another run in the sixth to give the Beavers the 6-2 advantage.
 
Despite solid efforts, New Mexico State was unable to make up the deficit and fell 6-2 to Oregon State.
 
NM State falls to 4-3 with Diaz pitching her first loss. Oregon State moves to 5-1 as the Beavers continue the Troy Cox Classic.
 
New Mexico State is back in action Monday as the NM State takes on No. 15 Tennessee to close the Troy Cox Classic. First pitch is set for 6 p.m.