Shockers Defeat New Mexico in Shutout Victory

Ava Sliger tosses a complete-game shutout to lead Wichita State to 1-0 win over New Mexico in Getterman Classic finale

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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Ava Sliger pitched a complete-game shutout as the Wichita State Shockers defeated the New Mexico Lobos 1-0 on Sunday in the final game of the Getterman Classic. Sliger allowed just one hit while walking one and striking out two batters. Ausha Moore drove in the game's lone run with an RBI single in the bottom of the fifth inning.

Why it matters

This victory gives the Shockers their second win of the season and provides momentum heading into their next tournament, the State's Up Invitational. Sliger's dominant pitching performance is a positive sign for the Shockers as they look to build on this result and compete for a conference championship.

The details

The game was a pitcher's duel early on, with neither team able to get a runner to third base through the first four innings. In the bottom of the fifth, Ausha Moore broke the scoreless tie with an RBI single that scored Jodie Epperson, giving the Shockers a 1-0 lead. Sliger then retired the Lobos in order in the sixth and seventh innings to secure the shutout victory.

  • The game was played on Sunday, February 8, 2026.
  • The Shockers next play on Friday, February 13, 2026 against Arkansas in the State's Up Invitational.

The players

Ava Sliger

The Wichita State pitcher who tossed a complete-game shutout, allowing just one hit while walking one and striking out two batters.

Ausha Moore

The Wichita State player who drove in the game's lone run with an RBI single in the bottom of the fifth inning.

Jodie Epperson

The Wichita State player who scored the game's only run after Moore's RBI single in the fifth inning.

New Mexico Lobos

The opposing team that was limited to just one hit by Ava Sliger in the 1-0 loss.

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What they’re saying

“Ava Sliger's complete-game shutout was a huge boost for our team. She was dominant on the mound and really set the tone for us to get this important win.”

— Ausha Moore, Wichita State Player

What’s next

The Shockers will look to build on this victory when they open play in the State's Up Invitational against Arkansas on Friday, February 13, 2026 in San Marcos, Texas.

The takeaway

Wichita State's ability to grind out a 1-0 win behind Ava Sliger's stellar pitching performance demonstrates the team's resilience and ability to win close games, an important trait as they aim to compete for a conference title this season.