SAN MARCOS – Utah dropped its season opener to Texas State 8-3 in San Marcos, Texas on Friday, February 15.

Erick Migueles led the way at the plate going 2-4 and having an RBI. Dominic Foscalina also had an RBI for the Utes.

Utah got to the Bobcats early scoring two runs in the second to tie the score and then took the lead in the third scoring one more run. Oliver Dunn doubled in the beginning of the inning and Migueles singled up the middle to bring him home.

After taking the lead 3-2, Utah had trouble getting anything going after that. Texas State didn’t give up a hit after the third inning and took the lead back in the fifth for good. They added some insurance runs in the seventh and eighth innings.

Kyle Robeniol got the start for Utah and went 4.1 innings. He gave up three earned runs on seven hits. Ian MacIver, David Watson and Zac McCleve made appearances out of the bullpen.

For the game, Utah totaled three runs on four hits.

The Utes are in a tournament at Texas State and will play Missouri State next at 11 a.m. MT on Saturday, February 16. Riley Pierce will be on the mound for Utah.