RENO, Nev. – A five-run fourth inning propelled the Nevada softball team to a 10-5 win over Utah State (9-13) on Thursday.

Nevada was powered offensively by Lauren Gutierrez, Kenzi Goins and Sam Oliver, who each went 2-for-4. Gutierrez and Oliver each tallied two RBI and one run. Chelie Senini also had a strong day at the plate, going 2-for-5 with three runs. Ashley Salausa and Sierra Mello tallied solo home runs for the Pack. Nine Wolf Pack hitters registered at least one hit throughout the game.

Julia Jensen (2-1) picked up the win in the circle. In three innings, Jensen gave up one run on seven hits and struck out two Aggie hitters. Kendall Fritz started on the mound for Nevada, tallying two strikeouts in two innings of work. Blake Craft finished the last two innings for the Pack, giving up zero runs on one hit.

HEAR FROM LAUREN GUTIERREZ

"My mental approach today was to be a hunter rather than a fisher. I just wanted to go up to the plate and score some runs. We worked hard this week on our approach and what Utah State would throw us. Our team had great situational hitting, and we were out there having fun."

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Nevada and Utah State face off on Friday in the series finale double-header beginning at noon.