New Mexico Sports Archives

Borderland Blitz: Week 7 Schedule & Scores

October 9, 2026 3:01 PM Adrian Ochoa

Coronado 14Eastwood 45FinalPebble Hills 45Eastlake 7FinalFranklin 37Montwood 6FinalDel Valle 12Canutillo 28FinalHorizon 30Bel Air 71FinalYsleta 40Riverside 56FinalSan Elizario 7Austin 49FinalMountain View 22Irvin 27FinalFabens 0Clint 29FinalAnthony 0Stanton 77FinalCentennial 34Organ Mountain 0FinalSanta Teresa 13Valencia 34FinalParkland 24El Dorado 47Final (Thursday)Hanks 49Americas 50Final (Thursday)Clovis 0 Las Cruces 49Final (Thursday)

NMSU falls to Florida International on the road, 22-3

October 7, 2026 9:36 PM Adrian Ochoa

MIAMI, Florida – The New Mexico State Aggies just couldn’t find any offensive production Wednesday night in Miami, Florida. The Aggies only managed to score a field goal in their 22-3 defeat to the Florida International University Panthers. NMSU’s defense kept them in the game as the Aggies were only down seven points at the

Halftime Update: NMSU trails FIU, 10-3

October 7, 2026 7:35 PM Adrian Ochoa

MIAMI, Florida – The New Mexico State Aggies find themselves in a close game in Miami against the Florida International University Panthers. At the half, FIU has a seven point lead over the Aggies, 10-3. NMSU is looking for their third win of the season, and is hoping to improve their Conference USA record to

James Jones earns Conference USA Offensive Player of the Week honors

October 5, 2026 3:47 PM Adrian Ochoa, NMSU Athletics

DALLAS, Texas – After yet another impressive performance this past Thursday, Aggie running back James Jones has been named the Conference USA Offensive Player of the Week for Week 5 based on a vote of media members from throughout the league. In the Aggies’ first midweek game of the year, Jones exploded for 155 rushing

Borderland Blitz: Week 6 Schedule & Scores

October 2, 2026 2:49 PM Adrian Ochoa

Austin 56Mountain View 3FinalMontwood 24Coronado 27FinalSocorro 13Franklin 37FinalRiverside 40Clint 6FinalYsleta 35Bowie 7FinalEl Paso 38Burges 41FinalAndress 66Irvin 0FinalJefferson 0Chapin 62FinalSan Elizario 33Fabens 12FinalTornillo 0Cathedral 64FinalMayfield 19Alamogordo 24FinalArtesia 51Chaparral 0FinalGadsden 14Roswell 49FinalSaint Pius 48Santa Teresa 0FinalEastwood 31Pebble Hills 35Final (Thursday)

HALFTIME: New Mexico State leads Western Kentucky 20-6, TDs on both sides of the ball

October 1, 2026 7:33 PM Max Zepeda

LAS CRUCES, NM (KVIA) — New Mexico State football (1-3) is off to a solid start to it’s first game of conference play, leading their conference foe Western Kentucky (1-3) by a score of 20 to 6 at halftime.In his first career start under center, Aggie Quarterback Adam Damante is 8/16 for 62 yards in

One-on-one with UTEP’s Scotty Walden; Miners face New Mexico in first Mountain West matchup this Saturday

September 30, 2026 5:45 PM Paige Wood, UTEP Athletics

El Paso (KVIA) — A new era of the UTEP New Mexico rivalry begins Saturday as the Miners and the Lobos meet for their first Mountain West Conference matchup. UTEP enters the game 1-3 after closing non-conference play with a 33-7 loss to Oregon State. New Mexico is 3-1 and coming off of a 42-18

Rio Grande Rivalry Halftime Update: New Mexico leads NMSU, 14-3

September 26, 2026 3:08 PM Adrian Ochoa

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The NMSU Aggies currently trail the New Mexico Lobos, 14-3 at the half. The Lobos scored two touchdowns in the first quarter to go up 14-0. NMSU would connect on a field goal in the second quarter for their first points of the game. The Aggies are looking for their

Borderland Blitz: Week 5 Schedule & Scores

September 25, 2026 2:12 PM Adrian Ochoa

Eastlake 0Eastwood 427 p.m. at Eastwood Pebble Hills 44Montwood 77 p.m. at SAC 2Canutillo 38 Hanks 357 p.m. at Hanks Andress 42Burges 37 p.m. at Burges Americas 40Del Valle 452:30 p.m. at Del ValleEl Dorado CANCELLED Chapin 7 p.m. at Irvin El Paso CANCELLED Parkland7 p.m. at Parkland Bel Air 56Bowie 77 p.m. at Bowie

Borderland Blitz: Week 4 Schedule & Scores

September 18, 2026 3:34 PM Adrian Ochoa

Ysleta 47Hanks 79FinalCoronado 28Del Valle 14FinalEastlake 61Bel Air 43FinalParkland 13Franklin 62FinalMontwood 7San Angelo Central 42FinalPebble Hills 24Odessa Permian 38FinalEl Dorado 50Burges 38FinalHorizon 14Canutillo 63FinalChapin 21Andress 38FinalFabens 6Jefferson 28FinalSan Elizario 6Mountain View 31FinalCathedral 0Clint 20FinalAnthony 14Van Horn 0FinalLas Cruces 42Organ Mountain 7FinalMayfield 52Chaparral 7FinalCentennial 42Clovis 30FinalGadsden 14Artesia 57FinalBelen Santa Teresaat Santa Teresa 7 p.m.Eastwood 64Americas 13Final

NMSU announces full 2026-27 men’s basketball schedule

September 15, 2026 6:08 PM Adrian Ochoa

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – After previously announcing its Conference USA schedule, NM State officially unveiled its complete 2026-27 men’s basketball slate on Wednesday. The schedule features 30 regular-season contests, including 14 games inside the Pan American Center. The Aggies will tip off the season on Nov. 3 when they welcome Western New Mexico to

Borderland Blitz: Week 3 Schedule & Scores

September 11, 2026 3:45 PM Adrian Ochoa

Franklin 17Andress 20FinalEastwood 7Corner Canyon 52FinalMidland Lee 48Eastlake 51FinalAmericas 35Montwood 21FinalBurges 17Coronado 44FinalEl Paso 20Bel Air 64FinalCanutillo 49Parkland 7FinalChapin 43Riverside 44FinalFort Stockton 28Ysleta 35FinalIrvin 23Jefferson 19FinalBowie 7Austin 49FinalSocorro 55Horizon 21FinalPecos 58Fabens 0FinalClint 20San Elizario 21FinalMountain View 34Alpine 9FinalCarlsbad 7Centennial 35FinalLas Cruces 41Hobbs 0FinalMayfield 21Gadsden 42FinalChaparral 0Goddard 47FinalDel Valle 43El Dorado 35Final (Thursday)Hanks 44Pebble Hills 49Final

Pan American Center set to be renamed following naming rights deal

September 9, 2026 4:54 PM Adrian Ochoa

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The Pan American Center could soon be getting a name change. Tuesday afternoon, New Mexico State’s Board of Regents voted to approve a naming rights deal with White Sands Federal Credit Union. A source with knowledge of the discussions confirmed to ABC-7 the deal is a 10-year agreement worth $13

NMSU’s Nick Session collects Conference USA Defensive Player of the Week honors

September 8, 2026 6:32 PM Adrian Ochoa

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Following a big day in which he led the Aggie defense in a win on Saturday,NM State safety Nick Session has garnered Conference USA Defensive Player of the Week honors, the league announced on Monday morning. Session immediately set the tone in the Aggies’ home opener as he intercepted a pass on the first

Aggies secure first home win with 51-14 victory over Mercyhurst

September 5, 2026 10:34 PM Paige Wood, NMSU Athletics

The NMSU Aggies took on Mercyhurst looking to defend home turf at Aggie memorial stadium. New Mexico state came out of the gates firing against the lakers. The very first play from scrimmage, Nick Session jumps the route, picks it off, fights through traffic and leaps right into the end zone for the aggies’ first

Borderland Blitz: Week 2 Schedule & Scores

September 4, 2026 3:05 PM Adrian Ochoa

Burges 10Ysleta 28FinalHanks 55Bowie 0FinalEastlake 48El Dorado 43FinalCanutillo 17Eastwood 49FinalFranklin 17Midland Lee 48FinalMontwood 14Del Valle 56FinalCoronado 11Odessa 19FinalHobbs 35Parkland 34FinalJefferson 8Austin 30FinalRiverside 67Irvin 28FinalEl Paso 29Clint 10FinalAlpine 19Fabens 16FinalMountain View 27Horizon 28FinalSan Elizario 28Cathedral 35FinalLas Cruces 42Mayfield 0FinalSilver 14Gadsden 51FinalSanta Teresa 26Chaparral 47FinalVan Horn Tornillo FinalBel Air 28Socorro 34Final (Thursday) Pebble Hills 35 Chapin 14Final

UTEP Miners rally to win first game at renovated Memorial Gym

August 30, 2026 11:05 PM Paige Wood, UTEP Athletics

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The UTEP Miners defeated NMSU in their first game at a newly renovated Memorial Gym. Head coach, Ben Wallis, refers to the fans as “memorial maniacks” and they brought all of the energy to a fresh Club Memorial. The Miners rallied to win in a thrilling five-set match. Outside hitter

Borderland Blitz: Week 1 Schedule & Scores

August 28, 2026 4:22 PM Adrian Ochoa

Bel Air 13Eastwood 65FinalChapin 39Franklin 14FinalEl Dorado 28Coronado 21FinalBurges 35Socorro 14FinalDel Valle 27Eastlake 41FinalPebble Hills 31Midland 17FinalParkland 44Riverside 41FinalAustin 27El Paso 13FinalYsleta 30Big Spring 22FinalBowie 0Jefferson 49FinalCentennial 34Andress 44FinalFabens 34Van Horn 14FinalIrvin 35Santa Teresa 6FinalChaparral 23Mountain View 20FinalClint 7Andrews 16FinalAnthony 20San Elizario 34FinalHorizon 14Pecos 56FinalLas Cruces 42Dumas 14FinalOrgan Mountain 54Mayfield 15FinalMontwood 27Hanks 63Final (Thursday)Americas 20Canutillo

NMSU Aggies open 2026 campaign at Florida State

August 24, 2026 8:50 PM Adrian Ochoa, NMSU Athletics

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – NM State officially kicks off the 2026 season as they travel to Tallahassee, Fla., for a Week 0 matchup at Florida State. This will serve as the second time that the Aggies and Seminoles meet on the gridiron and represents the first time the Aggies open the season on the

Las Cruces High School Lady Bulldawgs look to extend dynasty run

August 24, 2026 6:45 PM Carpio Griego

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — After over 40 years into his time as the Las Cruces High School Volleyball coach, Keith Leupold is still winning. He hasn’t lost a game since 2023. In that time, the Bulldawgs have won three consecutive state championships in 2023, 2024, and 2025 — with the last two capping perfect

NMSU stumbles in home match against Long Beach State, 2-0

August 24, 2026 3:50 PM Adrian Ochoa, NMSU Athletics

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Coming off their first win of the season against Abilene Christian, NM State returned home on Sunday night for a meeting with Long Beach State. The fourth annual ‘Purple Out’ Game in honor of Thalia Chaverria, an announced crowd of 807 came out to support the Crimson & White. A

Deshawndre Washington’s agent says he’s ‘stuck in Lebanon’

August 20, 2026 12:00 PM Max Zepeda

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Former New Mexico State University men’s basketball player Deshawndre Washington delayed his hazing case twice in August. ABC-7 spoke with his agent, Kerry Carter, about his failures to appear in court.”We tried to bring Deshawndre Washington home Saturday,” said Carter. “They took his passport again. He cannot leave Lebanon because

Aggies tally shutout victory in Abilene

August 20, 2026 10:10 PM Paige Wood, NMSU Athletics

ABILENE, Texas – NM State returned to action on Thursday night, visiting the Abilene Christian Wildcats for its second consecutive road match. A tense and defensive opening half turned into a chaotic and offensive second half that saw three penalty kicks taken in the final 26 minutes of action. Esme Arenas sank her attempt in the

Community Champions: Ariana Carrasco ready to throwdown at Boxfest XIX

August 5, 2026 3:00 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – From the Army, to the boxing ring. Las Crucen Ariana Carrasco is gearing up for a big time fight this week in El Paso. It’s only been a few months since she turned pro, and she’s looking to leave her mark in the sport. “Ever since i first sparred even just hitting the bag, I knew

New Mexico State athletics announces enhanced football game day experience

August 4, 2026 5:18 PM Adrian Ochoa, NMSU Athletics

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – NM State Athletics has unveiled a series of fan-focused enhancements designed to elevate the game day experience at Aggie Memorial Stadium during the 2026 season and for years to come. The enhancements reflect the department’s ongoing commitment to creating a more convenient, connected and engaging environment for Aggie fans, student-athletes,

NMSU fires football assistant head coach & GM, David Cobb

July 31, 2026 4:09 PM Adrian Ochoa

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – New Mexico State has parted ways with football assistant head coach and general manager, David Cobb. Cobb also served as the team’s running backs coach. In a statement to ABC-7, an NMSU spokesman said Cobb had been placed on administrative leave before the start of fall camp. The entire statement

New Mexico State football team begins fall camp

July 29, 2026 6:49 PM Adrian Ochoa

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The start of the college football season is fast approaching, and for the NMSU Aggies that means it’s time for the start of fall camp. The Aggies took the field Wednesday for day one of camp. NMSU got to start their fall camp a week earlier than most teams because they’ll

Former NMSU QB Diego Pavia released by Baltimore Ravens

July 23, 2026 5:50 PM Adrian Ochoa

BALTIMORE, Maryland – Former New Mexico State quarterback Diego Pavia suffered another major setback as he looks to make an NFL roster. Thursday, the Baltimore Ravens released the Heisman Trophy finalist with just days before the start of training camp. Pavia signed with the Ravens in April after not being selected in the NFL Draft. The former Vanderbilt quarterback was competing for the number three

Five NMSU Aggies featured on 2026 Preseason Conference USA Watch List

July 16, 2026 2:22 PM Adrian Ochoa, NMSU Athletics

DALLAS, Texas – Conference USA has unveiled its 2026 preseason watch list, identifying five student-athletes from each of the league’s 10 programs as key players for fans to watch ahead of the upcoming year. NM State is represented on the watch list by wide receiver TK King, linebacker Sone Aupiu, defensive lineman Henry Davis III,

NMSU announces 2026 soccer schedule

June 4, 2026 7:58 PM Adrian Ochoa, NMSU Athletics

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The wait is over. The Aggies are back in action this fall, preparing to enter their fourth season in Conference USA. Ahead of the official start to the season, NM State will play host to Grand Canyon in an exhibition contest on Friday, August 7. The Aggies’ season opener will

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