FINAL: NMSU falls 30-14 to Liberty

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) -- The New Mexico State Aggies fell 30-14 to Liberty on Saturday night at Aggie Memorial Stadium.

The Aggies kept things close into the fourth quarter, trailing by just two points before the Flames pulled away with two rushing touchdowns in the final 10 minutes.

NM State quarterback Trey Hedden completed 19 of 29 passes for 256 yards and two touchdowns. Wide receiver A.J. Williams III led the Aggies with eight catches for 150 yards and two touchdowns.

Liberty quarterback DeShawn Purdie threw for 252 yards and a touchdown as the Flames improved to 8-1 overall and 5-0 in Conference USA.

The loss drops NM State to 3-6 overall and 2-3 in conference play. The Aggies now need to win their final three games to become bowl eligible.

NM State returns to action Saturday, Nov. 14, on the road against Missouri State.