NMSU eliminated from CUSA Tournament after loss to Sam Houston, 69-61

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama - The NMSU Aggies saw their season come to an end Wednesday night in the quarterfinals of the Conference USA Tournament.

The Sam Houston Bearkats defeated the Aggies by a final score of 69-61.

The Bearkats led 37-26 at the half and they never gave up the lead to the Aggies the entire game.

NMSU cut Sam Houston's lead to three points in the second half, but that would be as close as the Aggies would get.

NMSU's offense went cold in the final minutes of the game.

The Aggies shot 37% from the field and was 3-19 from three point range.

Sam Houston advances to the semi-finals of the tournament.

NMSU ends their season with an overall record of 16-16.