February 6, 2010

LAS VEGAS, N.M. - The Eastern New Mexico University baseball team (0-1) dropped a 16-0 decision in their 2010 season opener at cross-state rival New Mexico Highlands University (1-0) in front of a sell out crowd at Brandt Field

Starting pitcher Justin Cotten (Jr., Dallas, Texas/Eastfield College/Trinity Christian HS) fared well, striking out seven of the 16 batters he faced over four innings. Preseason All American selection Jereme Johnson (Sr., CF, Roswell, N.M./NMJC, Goddard HS) hit one-for-three in the game.

The teams will conclude their doubleheader at Brandt field at 2:00 P.M.