New Mexico Sports Archives

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…

NMSU snaps losing streak with 61-57 victory over Middle Tennessee

January 30, 2025 11:10 PM Adrian Ochoa, NMSU Athletics

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee – Looking to halt a three-game slide, NM State (12-9, 5-3) hit the road to take on Middle Tennessee (14-7, 5-3). Despite…

New Mexico State travels to face Middle Tennessee Thursday

January 29, 2025 10:17 PM Adrian Ochoa, NMSU Athletics

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The Aggies’ 65-59 loss to Jax State marked the first time NM State has dropped back-to-back home games since February 24,…

NMSU falls to Kennesaw State, 69-56; Aggies lose second straight conference game

January 23, 2025 10:53 PM Adrian Ochoa, NMSU Athletics

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The New Mexico State Aggies have hit a bit of slump after losing their second straight conference game Thursday night…

Community Champions: NMSU’s Molly Kaiser named CUSA Player of the Week for the 4th time

January 20, 2025 6:39 PM Adrian Ochoa

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – For the fourth time this season, Molly Kaiser has earned CUSA Player of the Week for New Mexico State. In the Aggies’…

NMSU takes down FIU, 59-52; Aggies win 7th straight, 4-0 in conference play

January 16, 2025 10:58 PM Adrian Ochoa, NMSU Athletics

MIAMI, Florida – Fresh off an impressive victory over I-10 rival UTEP in El Paso, NM State (11-6, 4-0) embarked on a challenging road trip, traveling…

New Mexico State trounces UTEP, 85-57; Aggies win 6th straight, 3-0 in conference play

January 11, 2025 9:18 PM Adrian Ochoa, UTEP Athletics

EL PASO, Texas – Before a sold out crowd at the Don Haskins Center, the UTEP Miners were trounced by the NMSU Aggies in round one of the Battle of…

Community Champion: NMSU’s Spearman named to Softball America Preseason Top 100 List

January 9, 2025 9:05 PM Adrian Ochoa, NMSU Athletics

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – 2025 has officially arrived, meaning NM State Softball is less than five weeks away from starting another season. To ring in…

NMSU football introduces David Yost as next offensive coordinator

January 8, 2025 6:32 PM Adrian Ochoa, NMSU Athletics

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – NM State will enter the 2025 season with a new play caller on the headset as Head Coach Tony Sanchez announced Wednesday…

NMSU’s Christian Cook named CUSA Player of the Week

January 7, 2025 8:57 PM Adrian Ochoa, NMSU Athletics

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – As the Aggies entered conference play this week, they faced a tough challenge, taking on last season’s top two teams in…

NMSU president introduces new athletic director after Mario Moccia leaves university

January 2, 2025 12:36 PM Yvonne Suarez, Rishi Oza

Update: Watch the news conference below: UPDATE: 1/3/25: New Mexico State University President Dr. Valerio Ferme and the new interim Athletic…

New Mexico State tops Sam Houston in Conference USA opener, 75-71

January 2, 2025 11:32 PM Adrian Ochoa, Associated Press

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Christian Cook scored 25 points as New Mexico State beat Sam Houston 75-71 on Thursday night. Cook shot 8 of 19 from the…

The New Mexico Department of Justice Releases Report on Hazing Failures at New Mexico State University

December 19, 2024 11:40 AM Rishi Oza

LAS CRUCES, NEW MEXICO (KVIA) — The New Mexico Department of Justice released a report on the hazing failures at NMSU by the men’s basketball team…

#13 Kansas State routes New Mexico State, 83-39

December 18, 2024 10:17 PM Adrian Ochoa, Associated Press

MANHATTAN, Kansas – Ayoka Lee scored 19 of her 34 points before halftime and Serena Sundell scored 18 points and No. 13 Kansas State beat New Mexico…

Community Champions: Centennial’s Destiny Perez signs with NMSU softball

December 13, 2024 4:54 PM Adrian Ochoa

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – You could say it was her destiny. Destiny Perez made it official Thursday when she signed her letter of intent to play…

Texas cruises to a 91-67 victory over New Mexico State

December 12, 2024 9:49 PM Adrian Ochoa

AUSTIN, Texas – The Texas Longhorns were just too much for the NMSU Aggies to handle as the Longhorns defeated the Aggies in dominate fashion, 91-67.…

NMSU football nabs 11 All-Conference honors

December 11, 2024 4:08 PM Adrian Ochoa, NMSU Athletics

DALLAS, Texas – Tuesday morning, the Conference USA office announced the list of all-conference award winners for the 2024 football season based on…