Sam Houston Kats Sweep NM State Aggies

Kats hit four home runs to hold off late Aggies rally and complete weekend sweep.

Apr. 20, 2026 at 9:40am

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An abstract, expressionist painting in vibrant neon colors, with rapid brushstrokes capturing the dynamic energy and motion of a baseball game, players' forms dissolving into unrecognizable splatters of paint.The Sam Houston Kats' explosive offensive display propels them to a weekend sweep over the NM State Aggies.Las Cruces Today

The Sam Houston Kats baseball team defeated the NM State Aggies 12-10 on Sunday morning to complete a weekend sweep in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The Kats hit four home runs and held off a late rally by the Aggies to secure the victory.

Why it matters

This sweep is an important early-season statement for the Kats, who are looking to build momentum and establish themselves as a top contender in the conference race. The Aggies, meanwhile, will need to regroup after dropping all three games of the series.

The details

The Kats jumped out to an early lead, hitting four home runs to build a 12-5 advantage. However, the Aggies mounted a late comeback attempt, scoring five runs in the final two innings to make it close. The Kats were able to hold on for the 12-10 victory to complete the sweep.

  • The game was played on Sunday morning, April 20, 2026.
  • The series sweep took place over the weekend of April 18-20, 2026.

The players

Sam Houston Kats

The baseball team from Sam Houston State University.

NM State Aggies

The baseball team from New Mexico State University.

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What’s next

The Kats will look to build on this sweep as they continue their conference schedule, while the Aggies will aim to rebound in their next series.

The takeaway

This series sweep demonstrates the Kats' offensive firepower and resilience, as they were able to hold off a late Aggies comeback attempt to secure the victory. The Kats have established themselves as a team to watch in the conference race.