New Mexico Sports Archives

NMSU’s comeback falls short in 7-6 loss to UNM Lobos

April 22, 2025 10:53 PM Adrian Ochoa, NMSU Athletics

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico – A spirited late-inning rally came up just short for NM State on Tuesday night as they fell 7–6 to in-state rival New…

NMSU’s Emma Bunch reaches playoff; Aggies finish 5th at Conference USA Championships

April 16, 2025 4:21 PM Adrian Ochoa, NMSU Athletics

ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida – After three days and 54 holes at the World Golf Village, the 2025 Conference USA Championships came to a close on Wednesday…

NMSU’s rally falls short in 12-10 loss to UNM Lobos

April 15, 2025 11:32 PM Adrian Ochoa

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The New Mexico State Aggies fell short in their game against in-state rival New Mexico, 12-10. The Lobos jumped out to a 6-0…

NMSU’s Bunch maintains share of lead following round 2 of Conference USA Championships

April 15, 2025 4:02 PM Adrian Ochoa, NMSU Athletics

EL PASO, Texas – The second day of competition at the Conference USA Championships came to a conclusion on Tuesday afternoon at World Golf Village.…

NMSU returns home to host New Mexico Tuesday

April 14, 2025 5:17 PM Adrian Ochoa, NMSU Athletics

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Following a stretch of seven consecutive road games which spanned all three time zones in which the Aggies don’t live in,…

NMSU falls to #24 Arizona, 11-9

April 8, 2025 11:25 PM Adrian Ochoa, NMSU Athletics

TUCSON, Arizona – In a game that saw momentum swing back-and-forth, NM State’s hot start would ultimately not be enough in an 11-9 loss at No. 24…

NMSU baseball makes Tuesday road visit to #24 Arizona

April 7, 2025 5:00 PM Adrian Ochoa, NMSU Athletics

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – After a weekend series at Sam Houston, the Aggies’ stretch of road games continues on Tuesday evening at No. 24 Arizona in…

UTEP softball blasts past NMSU in series opener, 8-4

April 4, 2025 9:45 PM Adrian Ochoa, UTEP Athletics

EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP softball team opened the Battle of I-10 series with a statement win Friday night, defeating rival New Mexico State 8-4 at…

NMSU baseball falls to New Mexico, 15-10

April 2, 2025 4:10 PM Adrian Ochoa, NMSU Athletics

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – NM State returned to action for a midweek tilt against rival New Mexico, falling 15-10 in a high-scoring contest. Junior…

NMSU’s Faith Aragon named CUSA Pitcher of the Week

March 31, 2025 4:10 PM Adrian Ochoa, NMSU Athletics

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – On Monday, Conference USA unveiled its Weekly Awards, recognizing NM State’s own Faith Aragon. The first-year Aggie was…

NMSU rallies past UNC Greensboro, 9-6; Aggies win 3rd straight

March 25, 2025 5:01 PM Adrian Ochoa, NMSU Athletics

GREENSBORO, North Carolina – NM State showed resilience and produced when it needed to as it stormed back from an early deficit to claim a 9-6 win…

NMSU eliminated by North Dakota State in second round of WNIT, 68-65

March 24, 2025 10:45 PM Adrian Ochoa, NMSU Athletics

FARGO, North Dakota – The Aggies battled until the final moments but fell just short in a nail-biting 68-65 loss to North Dakota State in the second…

New Mexico State powers past Pacific in first round of WNIT, 54-49

March 20, 2025 11:18 PM Adrian Ochoa, NMSU Athletics

STOCKTON, California – The NM State women’s basketball team rallied from a slow first half to defeat Pacific 54-49 on the road in the First Round of…

New Mexico State accepts invitation to WNIT; Aggies to face Pacific in first round

March 17, 2025 4:53 PM Adrian Ochoa, NMSU Athletics

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Monday morning, NM State women’s basketball announced it would officially accept its invitation to the Women’s National…

Errors Prove Costly in Finale at LA Tech

March 9, 2025 5:37 PM Rishi Oza, NMSU Athletics

RUSTON, Louisiana (KVIA) – On a cold, overcast and drizzly Sunday morning, NM State Softball suffered its first CUSA loss of the season. The…

Fast start propels NMSU past Louisiana Tech, 67-55

March 6, 2025 10:56 PM Adrian Ochoa, NMSU Athletics

RUSTON, Louisiana – With the CUSA conference tournament less than a week away, NM State (17-13, 10-7 CUSA) traveled to Ruston looking to strengthen…

Softball America tabs NMSU’s Spearman as #3 utility player

March 6, 2025 4:13 PM Adrian Ochoa, NMSU Athletics

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Softball America released its final batch of February player rankings on Thursday. The publication recognized its top…

New Mexico State begins spring football practices

March 3, 2025 10:59 PM Adrian Ochoa

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Despite the strong winds that hit the Borderland Monday afternoon, the NMSU Aggies hit the ground running on the first day…

Middle Tennessee rallies to snap NMSU’s win streak, 71-66

February 27, 2025 10:34 PM Bea Martinez, NMSU Athletics

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — In its penultimate home game of the season, NM State suffered a 71-66 loss at the hands of visitor Middle…

NMSU’s Peter Filipovity named CUSA Player of the Week

February 26, 2025 4:19 PM Adrian Ochoa

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – After missing two games due to illness, Peter Filipovity returned to action in dominant fashion, making an immediate impact…

NMSU stuns Jax State on the road, 61-52

February 20, 2025 9:55 PM Bea Martinez, NMSU Athletics

JACKSONVILLE, Alabama (KVIA) — Back on the road for the first time in two weeks, NM State (14-12, 7-6 CUSA) faced a tough test against Conference…

NMSU Aggies split series with St. Thomas following Monday loss

February 17, 2025 5:12 PM Adrian Ochoa

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – NM State wrapped up its four-game homestand with St. Thomas on Monday afternoon at Presley Askew Field. The Aggies held a…

20th Sunland Derby: ‘Getaway Car’ wins 20 qualifying points for Kentucky Derby

February 16, 2025 11:05 PM Jason McNabb

SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — A total of eight horses raced in the Sunland Derby Sunday afternoon, fighting for a first place finish to qualify…

LCPS clear bag policy

February 14, 2025 11:55 AM Emma Hoggard

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces Public Schools is reminding all parents, students, and fans of the clear bag policy in place for all…

NMSU’s Lauren Garcia named CUSA Player of the Week

February 11, 2025 3:44 PM Adrian Ochoa, NMSU Athletics

DALLAS, Texas – With the first weekend of Division I softball in the books, Conference USA announced its first crop of weekly awards for 2025 on…

UTEP leads wire-to-wire for first win at New Mexico State in 14 years, 66-63

February 8, 2025 11:39 PM Adrian Ochoa, UTEP Athletics

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Devon Barnes tallied 18 points, Otis Frazier III added 16 while the Miners won the rebounding battle (36-35) and held…

UTEP bested by New Mexico State in Battle of I-10, 85-60; Miner legend Jareica Hughes honored

February 8, 2025 6:03 PM Adrian Ochoa, UTEP Athletics

EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP women’s basketball team (9-12, 2-8 CUSA) fell to NM State (12-11, 5-5 CUSA) 85-58 Saturday afternoon in the Don Haskins…

Sunland Derby 2025

February 7, 2025 12:01 PM KVIA ABC-7

SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino is preparing for the Sunland Derby on Sunday February 16, 2025 with a Post…

New Mexico State announces complete 2025 football schedule

February 6, 2025 4:54 PM Adrian Ochoa, NMSU Athletics

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Thursday morning, Conference USA announced its football schedule for the upcoming season, including NM State’s…

NMSU’s Madi Gewirtz named CUSA Freshman of the Week

February 3, 2025 6:35 PM Adrian Ochoa, NMSU Athletics

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Conference USA released their weekly awards this morning and have announced that the Aggies have earned freshman of the week…