LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — NM State (10-7, 3-1 CUSA) hosted their second conference matchup in the Pan American Center against FIU. After a dominating second half, The Aggies grabbed the dub 74-50. The Aggies didn’t waste any time in the first quarter as a Tylie Jones 3-pointer capped off a 9-3 run to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA– Fans from near and far, filled all 12 thousand seats at the Don Haskins Center Saturday night, for the highly anticipated Battle of I-10. This is the first UTEP sell out since 2016. UTEP Miner fans dominated the stands but the home court advantage wasn’t enough secure a win. The NMSU
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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 I-10, 85-57. It was the first sellout crowd for a home UTEP basketball game since 2016. From the start of the game, the Aggies showed
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The NMSU Aggies played host to the UTEP Miners to kickoff the Battle of I-10 rivalry on Saturday in Las Cruces. In the first quarter, the Aggies managed to regain a 13-11 lead to end the first quarter. Molly Kaiser collected more than half of the Aggies’ points as
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — After dismantling the preseason favorites LA Tech 78-48 in the Pan American Center, the Aggies get off to a 2-0 record in conference for the first time since joining CUSA. In their next matchup, they will head just 40 miles away to take on I-10 rival UTEP at the
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The NM State women’s basketball team continues their conference season facing UTEP in the I-10 Rivalry battle hosted by the Aggies. Both squads sit 1-1 in the CUSA standings after week 1, looking to improve their seasons. HOW TO FOLLOW Who: NM State (8-7, 1-1 CUSA) vs UTEP (8-5,
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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 the new year, Softball America unveiled its 2025 Preseason Top 100 Players List. The publication recognized what it considered to be the best athletes in the nation for this
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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 that David Yost will serve as the next Offensive Coordinator for the Aggie football program. “Joining the Aggie program is a great opportunity, and I couldn’t be more
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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 CUSA. Senior guard Christian Cook rose to the occasion, delivering standout performances that earned him CUSA Player of the Week honors. On Thursday, the Oklahoma City product led the
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — There’s nothing quite like conference action. Following Thursday’s gritty 75-71 home victory over Sam Houston, NM State (9-6, 2-0 CUSA) returned to the Pan American Center for a bout with the LA Tech Bulldogs (11-4, 0-2 CUSA). Behind a 19-point performance from Christian Cook and a swarming defense, the
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RUSTON, Louisiana (KVIA) — The NM State women’s basketball team (8-7, 1-1 CUSA) took on Louisiana Tech (9-4, 2-0 CUSA) in their second conference matchup of the regular season. Unable to shrink their deficit over their opponent, NM State would go on to lose 67-58 after the Lady Techsters extending their lead in final minutes
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Update: Watch the news conference below: UPDATE: 1/3/25: New Mexico State University President Dr. Valerio Ferme and the new interim Athletic Director met with media Friday. Ferme explained his reasons for firing long-time Athletic Director Mario Moccia. “My assessment was that NMSU needed a change because it has been two and a half years that
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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 field, including 2 for 7 from 3-point range, and went 7 for 8 from the free-throw line for the Aggies (8-6, 1-0 Conference USA). Peter Filipovity scored
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HUNTSVILLE, Texas (KVIA) — The New Mexico State women’s topped the Sam Houston Bearkats in its conference opener on the road on Thursday. Molly Kaiser led the Aggies with 29 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists. Fanta Gassama recorded a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds. The Aggies shot 64% from the field goal,
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NORMAN, Oklahoma (KVIA) — The New Mexico State Women’s Basketball team (7-6, 0-0 CUSA) took on No. 9 host Oklahoma Sooners (11-1, 0-0 SEC) in the team’s final non-conference matchup this season. Although the Aggies held the Sooners to their worst shooting performance this season (43% overall FG), they would eventually come up short 64-82.
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Returning to action for one last game before 2025, NM State (7-6) played host to the University of the Southwest Mustangs (7-7) on Saturday afternoon from the Pan American Center. Behind a near double-double from Zawdie Jackson (10 points, nine assists), the Aggies took a decisive 85-52 victory in
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NORMAN, Oklahoma (KVIA) — The New Mexico State Women’s Basketball team comes back from Christmas break to face off with No. 8 Oklahoma Sooners in Norman, Oklahoma. The team looks to carry the momentum from their last matchup win after a decisive victory over Eastern New Mexico in Las Cruces. HOW TO FOLLOWWho: NM State
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The New Mexico State Women’s Basketball team (7-6, 0-0 CUSA) matched up with the Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds (11-1, 5-1 LSC) for a Friday afternoon tilt in the Pan American Center. A strong first quarter and a trio of Aggies in double-figures carried the Aggies to a conclusive 80-46
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Returning to the Pan American Center following a Monday night showdown with Southern Utah, NM State (6-6, 0-0 CUSA) played host to Northern New Mexico (4-16, 0-0 CAC), for the second home matchup in a five-game homestand. Taking care of the visiting Eagles 87-50 with a balanced scoring punch,
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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 State 83-39 on Wednesday night. The 6-foot-6 Lee finished 14-for-18 shooting and grabbed 11 rebounds. She is now three double-doubles shy of moving into second in Big 12
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The NMSU Aggies played host to the Southern Utah Thunderbirds picking up it’s fifth win (72-69) Monday night in front of 3,998 fans at the Pan American Center. The veteran Christian Cook led the Aggies with 19 points and 6’7 forward Peter Filipovity was right behind with 18 points,
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STEPHENVILLE, Texas (KVIA) — The NM State women’s basketball team (6-4, 0-0 CUSA) faced off against former WAC opponent Tarleton (6-6, 0-0 WAC) for the fifth time in program history as it looked to break an even 2-2 series record. A slow start in the opening minutes of the game would allow the Texans to build an early lead and ultimately
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STEPHENVILLE, Texas (KVIA) — The Aggies head on the road to take on former conference opponent Tarleton State on Monday. Last time both teams met, NM State Women’s Basketball grabbed the win over the Texans in immense fashion, 67-44. As the two teams remain tied in an overall winning record, NM State looks to continue
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The NMSU Aggies (4-6) will play host to Southern Utah (8-3) on Monday. What: Game Eleven Who: NM State (4-6, 0-0 CUSA) vs Southern Utah (8-3, 0-0 WAC) When: Monday, Dec. 16, 7:00 p.m. MT Where: Las Cruces, N.M. – Pan American Center (12,572) THE OPENING TIP• Fresh off a hard-fought road win against in-state
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Centennial grad Zaiden Davis goes from being a Hawk to a New Mexico State Aggie to continue his academic and athletic career. Davis played both quarterback and linebacker for the Hawks where he threw for 1,369 yards and 15 touchdowns and rushed 1,600 yards during his 2024 campaign leading
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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 softball at New Mexico State. The Centennial High School senior is one of the best softball pitchers in the Borderland. So it came as no surprise that her
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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. Texas jumped out to an early lead and never let up on the gas as they took a 25 point lead into the half, 52-27. Texas’ Arthur Kaluma scored
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DALLAS, Texas – Tuesday morning, the Conference USA office announced the list of all-conference award winners for the 2024 football season based on a vote by the league’s 10 head coaches. In total, the Aggies garnered 11 selections, including six members which were named Second Team All-CUSA. Among those who earned Second Team All-CUSA distinction were running
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ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KVIA) — Former NMSU basketball player Kim Aiken Jr. has reached a plea agreement with prosecutors. Aiken is one of three NMSU basketball players to face allegations. The New Mexico Attorney General’s Office had charged Deshawndre Washington, Doctor Bradley, and Kim Aiken Jr. with a combined 37 felony sex crimes. Bradley took a plea
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LAS CRUCES – November was “Native American Heritage Month”, and one New Mexico State alum continues making history by keeping the Navajo Language alive. ABC-7 anchor Paul Cicala sat down with Cuyler Frank to introduce you to him and the indigenous broadcaster’s amazing accomplishments in another edition of People, Places & Paul. IF YOU’D LIKE TO SEE THE
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