New Mexico Sports Archives

Borderland Blitz: Week 6 Schedule & Scores

October 3, 2025 3:49 PM Adrian Ochoa

El Dorado 28Americas 20FinalBel Air 21Parkland 42FinalEastlake 28Eastwood 42FinalPebble Hills 49Coronado 7FinalFranklin 84Montwood 49FinalChapin 23Del Valle 22FinalHorizon 6Andress 58FinalJefferson 7El Paso 34FinalHanks 35Burges 21FinalFabens 14Austin 35FinalIrvin 54San Elizario 8FinalClint 28Mountain View 20FinalTornillo 2Cathedral 42FinalLas Cruces 56Clovis 6FinalLovington 50Mayfield 6FinalRoswell 33Gadsden 14FinalValencia 14Chaparral 40FinalSanta Teresa 0Artesia 56FinalRiverside 57Bowie 13Final (Thursday)Alamogordo 32Centennial 42Final (Thursday)Anthony 0Odessa Compass 41Final

NMSU takes down Sam Houston for first conference win of the season, 37-10

October 2, 2025 11:59 PM Adrian Ochoa

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – New Mexico State picked up their first conference win of the season Thursday night taking down the Sam Houston Bearkats, 37-10. The win also snapped a two game losing skid. NMSU improved their overall record to 3-2, while their conference record now stands at 1-1. The Aggies were up 10-3

NMSU Announces New Athletic Director Joe Fields

September 29, 2025 5:18 PM Adrian Ochoa, NMSU Athletics

NMSU is holding a news conference to announce Joe Fields as the university’s new athletic director. LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico State University has found its next athletic director. Following a national search, NMSU administrators selected Joe Fields, a deputy athletic director at the University of Tulsa. Fields joined the University of Tulsa

Borderland Blitz: Week 5 Schedule & Scores

September 26, 2025 3:50 PM Adrian Ochoa

Andress 35Hanks 14FinalBurges 21Chapin 50FinalDel Valle 71Jefferson 0FinalEl Paso 0Canutillo 28FinalMontwood 47Eastlake 61FinalParkland 16Americas 35FinalEl Dorado 70Bel Air 28FinalAustin 28Ysleta 43FinalMountain View 6Fabens 26FinalBowie 18Irvin 48FinalSan Elizario 7Clint 49FinalAlpine 41Anthony 22FinalOrgan Mountain 0Las Cruces 55FinalMayfield 55Deming 35FinalGadsden 27Goddard 28FinalRoswell 54Santa Teresa 0FinalManzano 16Chaparral 27FinalCoronado 7Franklin 59Final (Thursday)Eastwood 49Socorro 13Final (Thursday)

NMSU travels to Albuquerque for 115th playing of Rio Grande Rivalry

September 23, 2025 11:10 PM Adrian Ochoa, NMSU Athletics

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Following a week off, NM State continues its 2025 campaign with a road bout against in-state rival New Mexico on Saturday afternoon. The meeting between the Aggies and Lobos will serve as the 115th installment of the Rio Grande Rivalry, with the Aggies looking to secure their second consecutive win in

Borderland Blitz: Week 4 Schedule & Scores

September 19, 2025 4:02 PM Adrian Ochoa

Eastwood 36El Dorado 34FinalMidland 49Montwood 28?Parkland 20Coronado 40Final (called in 3rd quarter)Pebble Hills 17Rio Rancho Cleveland 42FinalCanutillo 16Del Valle 21FinalChapin 7Andress 40Final (called in 3rd quarter)Hanks 24Horizon 13FinalJefferson 7Burges 34FinalBig Spring Bel Air No ContestClint 34Bowie 14FinalYsleta 52Mountain View 15FinalFabens 35San Elizario 28FinalIrvin 13Riverside 27Postponed until SaturdayVan Horn 12Anthony 34FinalHobbs 13Las Cruces 52FinalCentennial 7Carlsbad 7DelayedOrgan

NMSU volleyball evens season series against New Mexico, winning in five sets.

September 18, 2025 3:17 PM Adrian Ochoa, NMSU Athletics

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The Tuesday night bus ride from Albuquerque to Las Cruces was a bitter and quiet one for NM State Volleyball. After allowing the Lobos to come back and win in five sets, the Aggies had less than 24 hours to prepare for round two with their in-state rival. On Wednesday, NM

NMSU claims 19-3 win in home opener against Bryant Bulldogs

August 30, 2025 8:44 PM Adrian Ochoa

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The New Mexico State Aggies started its season with a victory, 19-3, over the Bryant Bulldogs on Saturday at Aggie Memorial Stadium. At halftime, the Aggies were on top 9-3. NMSU would find the end zone on their second possession of the game following a 24-yard touchdown pass from quarterback

High School Football: Las Cruces dominates Mayfield in season opener, 61-6

August 22, 2025 11:31 PM Adrian Ochoa

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The high school football season kicked off in the Land of Enchantment Friday night. The week was highlighted by the cross-town rivalry game between the Las Cruces Bulldawgs and the Mayfield Trojans. Las Cruces won the game in dominate fashion by a final score of 61-6. The game ended with

Las Cruces vs Mayfield football rivalry stays strong

August 22, 2025 10:25 PM Rishi Oza

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Las Cruces Bulldogs and the Mayfield Trojans played in their 62nd meeting tonight, continuing a storied rivalry that has lasted generations. “Mayfield, Cruces. It goes back as far as I can remember, my parents can remember. So it’s important. It’s important to the city. We’re all feeling really

Community Champions: NMSU’s Valerie Guha named CUSA Goalkeeper of the Week

August 19, 2025 12:55 PM Bea Martinez, NMSU Athletics

DALLAS, Texas (KVIA) — Following the opening week of action, Conference USA unveiled its first batch of women’s soccer weekly awards. After her week one performance, Valerie Guha was name Goalkeeper of the Week by CUSA on August 19. The honor is the third of her career and first this season. Guha closed this week

Former NMSU Athletic Director Mario Moccia lands new job

August 20, 2025 10:52 PM Adrian Ochoa

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Former NMSU Athletic Director Mario Moccia has landed a new job. Moccia shared the news on his X account that he’s joined CaringCent Athletics. CaringCent is an organization that helps college athletic programs with fundraising solutions. The company announced Moccia will be an industry consultant to its leadership team. Moccia had

NMSU soccer closes weekend with first season win over ACU, 1-0

August 17, 2025 8:55 PM Adrian Ochoa, NMSU Athletics

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – NM State bounced back on Sunday afternoon, earning its first win of the 2025 season with a 1-0 shutout over Abilene Christian at the Soccer Athletic Complex. The win also marks the Aggies’ third win over ACU in program history. The Crimson and White struck early when senior midfielder Meredith

NMSU reaches wrongful termination settlement with former basketball coach Greg Heiar

August 15, 2025 5:36 PM Adrian Ochoa

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico – Former New Mexico State men’s basketball head coach Greg Heiar & NMSU have a reached a settlement over a wrongful termination lawsuit. Heiar was fired by NMSU in 2023 following a series of problems within the men’s basketball program. Those issues included a hazing investigation, and a self-defense shooting involving one of his

NMSU Football: Aggies begin fall camp as season opener approaches

July 30, 2025 10:54 PM Adrian Ochoa

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The college football season is just around the corner and that mean it’s time for the start of fall camps. The NMSU Aggies were the first in the Borderland to take the field Wednesday morning to begin fall camp. UTEP kicks off their fall camp Thursday. NMSU head coach Tony

NMSU’s Dakerric Hobbs named to Shrine Bowl 1000 Watchlist

July 28, 2025 6:12 PM Adrian Ochoa, NMSU Athletics

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Redshirt senior Dakerric Hobbs has been tabbed as one of the top players in all of college football entering his final campaign in Las Cruces. The lockdown cornerback has been named to the East-West Shrine Bowl 1000 Watchlist, recognizing the top 1000 NFL prospects across the college football ranks. Hobbs

NMSU men’s basketball rebuilds nearly entirely new roster with only 2 returning players for the 2025-26 season

July 23, 2025 6:06 PM Bea Martinez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — New Mexico State men’s head basketball coach Jason Hooten and his staff have rebuilt nearly an entirely new squad, once more. The Aggies will have only two returning players, Gabe Pickens and Jae’Coby Osborne, who will look to lead a group of veteran players as sophomores. Six of the newcomers

Jessie Darnell memorial 3-on-3 basketball tournament continues to grow in Lordsburg, NM

July 23, 2025 6:38 PM Adrian Ochoa

(Courtesy: Eddie Morelos) LORDSBURG, NM – In a town of 2,200 people where the streets seem calm for most of the year, Lordsburg seems to gain a big spark of life when the Jessie Darnell 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament rolls around. The 16th Annual Jessie Darnell 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament was held on July 11-13, 2025 in

UTEP & NMSU take part in Conference USA Football Media Day

July 22, 2025 11:16 PM Adrian Ochoa

FRISCO, Texas – The college football season is just around the corner and Tuesday was Conference USA Football Media Day. UTEP took part for the final time as members of Conference USA as next year they’ll join the Mountain West Conference. UTEP head coach Scotty Walden was joined by wide receiver Cam Thomas and defensive

One-on-one with Isaac Silva following his signing with the Baltimore Orioles

July 16, 2025 7:02 PM Adrian Ochoa

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – A baseball player from Las Cruces will be getting a chance to make it to The Show. Isaac Silva signed an undrafted free agent contract Wednesday with the Baltimore Orioles. Silva is coming off a stellar season pitching for the Murray State Racers. Murray State had a magical run in the College World

New Mexico State adds 6’6 forward Ibrahima Sacko, transfer from UNM Lobos

July 17, 2025 5:00 PM Adrian Ochoa, NMSU Athletics

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – NM State nears the completion its 2025-26 roster with the addition of forward Ibrahima Sacko, who joins the Aggies after spending last season with in-state rival New Mexico. Ibrahima Sacko | Jr. | F | 6-6 | Conakry, Guinea | J. Addison School | New Mexico The versatile 6-6 forward

Battle of I-10 football game will not be played in 2026

July 14, 2025 11:03 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – This year the football game between UTEP and NMSU will be the last as Conference USA rivals. However, it appears it will also be the last Battle of I-10 for a while. Because of UTEP’s departure to the Mountain West Conference (MWC) next year, the football matchup will not be played in 2026.

NMSU women’s basketball: CUSA releases 18 game 2025-26 conference schedule

July 11, 2025 6:46 PM Adrian Ochoa, NMSU Athletics

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – NM State begins its third season as a member of Conference USA and learned its 18-game conference schedule on Thursday afternoon as the league announced the full slate for the upcoming season. On January 2, the Aggies will take on last year’s CUSA tournament champion, Liberty, in the conference season

NMSU men’s basketball 2025-26 CUSA schedule

July 11, 2025 2:13 PM Adrian Ochoa, NMSU Athletics

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – NM State is officially set for year three in Conference USA as the league office, led by Commissioner Judy McLeod, released the full 20-game conference schedule this morning. This season marks the beginning of a new era in the league with the additions of Delaware and Missouri State, increasing the

Ruidoso Downs Race Track moves All American Futurity, Derby, Oaks trials to Albuquerque following flood

July 10, 2025 4:26 PM Adrian Ochoa

(Courtesy: Ruidoso Downs Race Track) RUIDOSO DOWNS, New Mexico – Ruidoso Downs Race Track will run the 2025 All American Futurity, Derby and Oaks at Albuquerque Downs on Labor Day again this year, track owner Johnny Trotter announced Thursday. “Under our current circumstances we are grateful to Albuquerque Downs owner Paul Blanchard that he has

Las Cruces native Steven Milam becomes National Champion after LSU defeats Coastal Carolina in 2025 CWS

June 22, 2025 11:41 PM Bea Martinez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Centennial High School graduate Steven Milam and the LSU Tigers were crowned the 2025 College World Series National Champions after taking down Coastal Carolina in game two 5-4 in Omaha, Nebraska on Sunday. Milam has played a major role for the Tigers in his two seasons. The infielder collected

A season to remember: Centennial softball caps off perfect season with state championship

June 2, 2025 11:24 PM Adrian Ochoa

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The Centennial softball team made history this season winning back-to-back state championships. Not only did they bring home another state title to Las Cruces, they did it without ever losing a game all season. The Hawks ended the season with a perfect 30-0 record. Centennial’s head coach Fernie Valles says

Jayland Randall signs with New Mexico State

May 30, 2025 5:25 PM Adrian Ochoa, NMSU Athletics

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Head Coach Jason Hooten continues to shape his 2025-26 roster with the addition of Jayland Randall, who has officially signed and will suit up for the Crimson & White this fall. Jayland Randall | Sr. | G | 6-5 | Detroit, Mich. | Chandler Park Academy | Southern Indiana Randall comes

NMSU’s 2025 kickoff times & television schedule

May 29, 2025 2:27 PM Adrian Ochoa, NMSU Athletics

DALLAS, Texas – Thursday morning, the Conference USA office officially released the television schedule along with start times for the 2025 football season. This year, NM State’s home slate will feature six night games and three nationally televised games, including two inside Aggie Memorial Stadium. Additionally, NM State Athletics announced that the Nov. 8 matchup

NMSU opens CUSA Championship against second-seeded Western Kentucky

May 20, 2025 6:49 PM Adrian Ochoa

LYNCHBURG, Virginia – After wrapping up its regular season on the road at LA Tech over the weekend, NM State now makes a trip east for the Conference USA tournament, which begins Wednesday, May 21. NM State enters the week as the No. 7 seed and will begin with a first-round tilt against WKU, which

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