New Mexico Sports Archives

New Mexico State falls to Saint Mary’s, 81-68

December 14, 2022 11:11 PM Adrian Ochoa

MORAGA, California – It’s been a long road trip for the New Mexico State Aggies, and the fatigue certainly showed in Wednesday’s 81-68 loss against…

Video shows police attempting to serve search warrants to 3 NMSU basketball players ahead of ‘Battle of I-10’

December 9, 2022 11:51 AM Jason McNabb

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New footage from an officer-worn lapel camera shows New Mexico State Police attempting to serve search warrants to NMSU…

“Nobody was supposed to die:” 17-year-old girl involved in Mike Peake shooting speaks during police interview

December 8, 2022 7:52 PM Jason McNabb

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — ABC-7 has obtained video showing police interviewing the 17-year-old girl that’s being accused of luring NMSU basketball…

New Mexico State comes up short at Santa Clara

December 7, 2022 11:50 PM Adrian Ochoa

(Courtesy: NMSU Athletics) SANTA CLARA, California – In a game in which the Aggies (4-3, 0-0 WAC) matched their season-high in threes made, they need…

According to sources Mike Peake has been released from the hospital

December 6, 2022 5:27 AM Michael Courier

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico – KVIA has learned through sources close to NMSU that Mike Peake has been released from the hospital. New mexico state…

NMSU top off a winning week off the field with a 65-3 win over Valparaiso on the field ahead of a bowl game

December 3, 2022 5:00 PM Rachel Phillips

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The Aggies topped off a week full of wins off the field with a win on the field in their 65-3 demolition of FCS program…

Watch: Waiver approved – New Mexico State bowl bound

December 1, 2022 11:32 AM David Gonzalez

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — As first reported by Brett McMurphy, New Mexico State received an NCAA waiver, allowing it to play a bowl game. This comes…

NMSU basketball player Mike Peake comments publicly for first time since deadly November shooting

December 1, 2022 11:48 AM Jason McNabb

EDITOR’S NOTE: The original story stated that according to the Las Cruces Sun News, Mike Peake posted on his Facebook page after NMSU’s victory…

UTEP’s 5 game win streak snapped at New Mexico State, 95-70

November 30, 2022 10:55 PM UTEP Athletics

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Tae Hardy (season-high 24 points, three rebounds) and Mario McKinney Jr. (career-high 22 points, seven rebounds) both had…

NMSU men’s basketball plays first home game since deadly player-involved shooting

November 30, 2022 7:53 PM Jason McNabb

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Aggies fans rolled into the Pan American Center for the “Battle of I-10” against the UTEP Miners on Wednesday night. While…

NMSU QB Diego Pavia picks up flurry of national honors

November 28, 2022 8:53 PM Adrian Ochoa

(Courtesy: NMSU Athletics) NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana – Highlighted by the Manning Award, NM State quarterback Diego Pavia has earned a flurry of…

WATCH: NMSU officials discuss the possibility of playing in a bowl game

November 28, 2022 11:59 AM Rosemary Garcia

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Monday morning officials at the New Mexico State University will be discussing the possibility of the men’s football team…

Pavia accounts for 6 TDs in NMSU’s 49-14 win over Liberty

November 26, 2022 2:08 PM Associated Press

LYNCHBURG, Virginia – Diego Pavia passed for three touchdowns and ran for three more as New Mexico State handed Liberty its third straight loss…

WATCH: NMSU officials make statement on UNM shooting

November 23, 2022 1:29 PM Kerry Mannix

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico State University officials will be providing a statement via Zoom on Saturday’s deadly shooting on the…

NMSU officials hold news conference regarding deadly shooting involving the men’s basketball program

November 23, 2022 11:15 AM Wil Herren

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Chancellor Dan Arvizu and Athletic Director Mario Moccia will hold a news conference via Zoom at 1:30 this afternoon. It is…

NMSU releases statement regarding deadly shooting.

November 20, 2022 11:39 AM Wil Herren

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico- After the deadly shooting on the University of New Mexico’s campus involving an NMSU basketball player and a UNM student,…

Aggies fans react to the deadly shooting involving an NMSU men’s basketball player

November 19, 2022 7:55 PM Kerry Mannix

UPDATE: Sources close to NMSU confirmed to ABC-7 that Mike Peake, a junior forward for the New Mexico State basketball team, was involved and injured…

New Mexico State steamrolls Lamar for third straight win, 51-14

November 12, 2022 3:51 PM Adrian Ochoa

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – There was never any doubt Saturday afternoon that the New Mexico State Aggies were simply the better team against the Lamar…

Borderland Blitz: High school football playoffs schedule & scores

November 11, 2022 4:16 PM Adrian Ochoa

11.11.22 FRIDAY SCHEDULE: CLASS 6A DIVISION 1 BI-DISTRICT ROUND Odessa Permian 28, Pebble Hills 45 CLASS 6A DIVISION 2 BI-DISTRICT ROUND San…

More than 10,000 tickets issued for UTEP men’s basketball game versus NMSU Saturday

November 10, 2022 5:25 PM UTEP Athletics

EL PASO, Texas – Over 10,000 tickets have been issued for the UTEP men’s basketball team’s 2022-23 home opener versus NM State on Saturday. …

Aggies route NM Highlands, 101-52; Heiar gets first win as NMSU head coach

November 7, 2022 11:01 PM Adrian Ochoa

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The Greg Heiar era at New Mexico State has officially begun with a victory. Monday at the Pan American Center, the NMSU…

‘Aggie Roast’ latest NMSU-licensed consumable to hit the shelves

November 4, 2022 7:41 PM Jason McNabb

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — In addition to beer, whiskey, salsa, and even candles, Beck’s Roasting House & Creamery’s “Aggie Roast” is the…

NMSU Aggies celebrate homecoming despite game postponement

October 22, 2022 7:59 PM Kerry Mannix

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — While New Mexico State University’s Homecoming football game has been postponed due to the death of San Jose State…

NMSU Aggies get the better of in-state rival New Mexico, 21-9

October 15, 2022 11:14 PM Adrian Ochoa

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The New Mexico State Aggies defeated their in-state rival New Mexico Saturday night at Aggie Memorial Stadium. The final…

New Mexico State releases men’s 2022-23 basketball schedule

September 27, 2022 5:42 PM Adrian Ochoa

(Courtesy: NMSU Athletics) LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The full slate for the new-look Aggies has officially been finalized.The complete schedule that…

Friends and family say their final farewell to Organ Mountain football team captain

September 24, 2022 5:57 PM Yvonne Suarez

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Abraham Romero, described by teammates, as the heart of the team, died on September 17. He was placed in a medically induced…