NMSU returns home to 62-51 victory over UC Irvine in season opener
(Courtesy: NMSU Athletics) LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Nineteen months ago, the NM State men’s basketball team exited the Pan American Center to the…
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WATCH: Chris Jans speaks about NMSU’s upcoming basketball season
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico State University head basketball coach Chris Jans on Monday fielded media questions ahead of the start of the…
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Bonner, Thompkins power Utah St past New Mexico St 35-13
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — Logan Bonner passed for 359 yards and four touchdowns _ including two to Deven Thompkins _ and Utah State pulled away in…
Continue Reading NMSU moving to Conference USA for all sports, will join UTEP
UPDATE, Nov. 5: In a unanimous 5-0 vote on Friday, the New Mexico State University Regents decided to join Conference USA for all their athletics…
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High school football stadium evacuated in New Mexico after ‘credible’ shooting threats
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — Wilson Stadium was evacuated Thursday night after the Albuquerque Public Schools received “credible threats of a possible…
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Heartwarming video captures Ruidoso, opposing team celebrating together over Down syndrome player’s 1st touchdown
LOVINGTON, New Mexico — An incredible moment caught on camera in last Friday night’s high school football game between the Lovington Wildcats and…
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Sheriff says video shows Hot Springs High football players engaged in hazing ‘assault’
UPDATE: Sierra County Sheriff Glenn Hamilton held a news conference Tuesday to provide an update on the criminal investigation into an alleged hazing…
Continue Reading Strong passes for 6 TDs, Nevada beats New Mexico St. 55-28
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Carson Strong threw a career-high six touchdown passes — four in the second quarter — and Nevada cruised to a 55-28 win over…
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No. 25 San Diego State starts fast, beats New Mexico 31-7
By DOUG PADILLA Associated Press CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Greg Bell rushed for 111 yards and a touchdown, quarterback Jordon Brookshire added two…
Continue Reading Nash throws for 3 TDs, SJSU beats New Mexico St. 37-31
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Nick Nash threw three touchdown passes, Tyler Nevers had 22 carries for 115 yards and a score and San Jose State beat New…
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NMSU releases complete 2021-2022 men’s basketball schedule
(Courtesy: NMSU Athletics) LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Six weeks before it is scheduled to hit the court for its first clash of the season, the NM State…
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UTEP makes comeback to defeat New Mexico 20-13
UPDATE: EL PASO, Texas — Gavin Hardison threw for 293 yards and a touchdown as UTEP erased a 13-3 first-half deficit by shutting out New Mexico in…
Continue Reading Hawaii pulls away in 2nd half, beats New Mexico State, 41-21
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — Chevan Cordeiro threw for a first-half touchdown and ran for a second-half score as Hawaii snapped a two-game losing streak…
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A palm tree grows… in Aggie Memorial Stadium?
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – You might have read the famed novel, ‘A Tree Grows in Brooklyn’ by Betty Smith. How about, ‘A Palm Tree Grows in Aggie…
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Legendary former NMSU hoops coach Neil McCarthy dies at 81
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Neil McCarthy, legendary Hall of Fame head basketball coach at New Mexico State from 1985 to 1997, died Sunday at the age…
Continue Reading New Mexico State holds off South Carolina State rally, 43-35
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — Dino Maldonado threw for three touchdowns and Juwaun Price ran for two more as New Mexico State rolled to a 30-point lead…
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Calzada throws 3 TDs as No. 7 A&M routs New Mexico 34-0
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Zach Calzada threw for 275 yards and three touchdowns in his first career start to…
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Thursday night high school football: Santa Teresa & Gadsden pick up victories
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico – A quite night in the Borderland for high school football on Thursday. No schools from El Paso took the field, but there…
Continue Reading No. 7 A&M hosts New Mexico looking for 11th straight victory
By The Associated Press No. 7 Texas A&M will look to extend its winning streak to 11 games when the Aggies host New Mexico Saturday. Quarterback…
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New Mexico State hangs tough, but UNM runs away with Battle of I-25 in 2nd Half
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico – Walk-on quarterback Dino Maldonado was never mentioned by New Mexico State Head Coach Doug Martin as candidate to be the…
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Former NMSU hoops star, now LCHS coach battling back from Covid hospitalization
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — He was a star basketball player at New Mexico State University and is now the head coach of a powerhouse basketball…
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NMSU looks to get season on track with Rio Grande Rivalry game
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – It is once again rivalry week for the New Mexico State Aggies. This time the Aggies are playing in state rival New Mexico in…
Continue Reading SDSU pulls away in 3rd quarter, beats New Mexico State 28-10
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Greg Bell ran for a touchdown and a career-high 165 yards, Jordon Brookshire scrambled for a score, and San Diego State…
Continue Reading Wilson leads New Mexico past Houston Baptist 27-17 in opener
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Terry Wilson Jr. completed 20 of 26 passes for 174 yards and three touchdowns and New Mexico, playing its first home game…
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Southwest Desertcats to host New Mexico Bullsnakes in championship game
EL PASO, Texas- If you are looking for something fun to do this weekend, The Southwest Desertcats men’s minor league basketball team; is hosting the…
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Watch highlights: UTEP tops NMSU 30-3 in ‘Battle of I-10’ rivalry game seen on ABC-7
FINAL REPORT: LAS CRUSES, New Mexico — Jacob Cowing had a career-high 158 yards receiving, including a 59-yard score, and UTEP opened the…
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Former UTEP player, now NMSU coach weighs in on Battle of I-10 football rivalry
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — This Saturday’s Battle of I-10 is the 98th installment of rivalry. UTEP hasn’t beaten New Mexico State since 2016. There’s…
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NMSU unveils Covid protocols at Aggie Memorial Stadium for season opener vs. UTEP
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico– Just days away from the football season opener against UTEP, New Mexico State University is preparing with Covid-19…
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Borderland Blitz: Week One Preview; El Paso schools prepare for start of season
EL PASO, Texas – High school football returns to the Sun City this week, and Borderland schools are counting down the days until kickoff. All across…
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NMSU coach Doug Martin ready for season football opener vs. UTEP
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico State head football coach Doug Martin and some of his players talked at a news conference Tuesday about their…
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