The No. 4 New Mexico Lobos had a strong run to end their season, but it couldn't continue on through to the Super Regional round of the 2011 NCAA Baseball Tournament. After Saturday's heartbreaking loss to Arizona State on a walkoff three-run home run, the Lobos lost to the No. 2 Arkansas Razorbacks, 3-0.
The Razorbacks scored two runs off starter Richard Olson in the second inning on a double and a fielder's choice. Olson went 7.1 innings and struck out five. A single off Austin House in the ninth completed the scoring.
Arkansas starter D.J. Baxendale held the Lobos scoreless for eight innings and limited them to just four hits. He struck out seven and brought his ERA to 1.58.Trent Daniel struck out the side in the ninth for the save,
The Lobos became the first team eliminated from this regional. Arkansas lost to Charlotte on Friday and will play the loser of Arizona State-Charlotte. Charlotte defeated Arkansas on Friday night.