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New Mexico State earns 12 seed; to play UCONN in NCAA Tournament 1st Round

March 13, 2022 5:52 PM Nate Ryan

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – New Mexico State knew they would be returning to the NCAA Tournament. But what they didn’t know was the seeding surprise…

NMSU returns to NCAA Tournament after claiming WAC tournament title over Abilene Christian, 66-52

March 12, 2022 11:43 PM Associated Press

LAS VEGAS, Nevada – Clayton Henry had 15 points and eight rebounds to help New Mexico State beat Abilene Christian 66-52 on Saturday night in the…

New Mexico State fends off Grand Canyon; advances to WAC Tournament Final

March 12, 2022 12:07 AM Nate Ryan

LAS VEGAS, Nevada – Though it wasn’t without drama, New Mexico State is back on the doorstep of an NCAA Tournament berth. But then again, it never…

Multi-million dollar gift to fund construction of premium seating area at NMSU’s Pan Am Center

March 7, 2022 11:04 AM Yvonne Suarez

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – New Mexico State University athletics announced Monday an anonymous $2.9 million philanthropic gift to the NMSU Foundation…

NMSU wins share of WAC regular season title with victory over Utah Valley, 62-46

March 5, 2022 11:02 PM Adrian Ochoa

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The New Mexico State Aggies capped off the regular season on a high note after defeating the Utah Valley Wolverines, 62-46.…

Johnny McCants reflects on incredible New Mexico State career ahead of Senior Day

March 5, 2022 3:32 PM Nate Ryan

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – No one will ever forget Johnny McCants epic half-court buzzer beater to beat Grand Canyon in 2019. But that win was just one…

NMSU drops second straight after falling to Stephen F. Austin, 73-71

March 2, 2022 11:18 PM Adrian Ochoa

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The troubles continue for the New Mexico State Aggies. Wednesday night at the Pan American Center, the Aggies lost their…

New Mexico State stunned by Chicago State 61-59; miss out on WAC title share for now

February 26, 2022 6:40 PM Nate Ryan

CHICAGO, Illinois – It is certainly biggest upset in the WAC this season. And it might be one of the biggest upsets in all of college basketball.…

NMSU basketball player arrested, charged with misdemeanor assault

February 23, 2022 7:52 PM Adrian Ochoa

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – A New Mexico State basketball player is in trouble with the law after being arrested for misdemeanor assault. Mario McKinney…

NMSU takes sole possession of first place in the WAC with 68-55 victory over Seattle

February 21, 2022 10:59 PM Adrian Ochoa

SEATTLE, Washington – The New Mexico State Aggies are once again at the top of the Western Athletic Conference. NMSU’s Teddy Allen put up 19 points…

New Mexico State Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2022 announced

February 21, 2022 4:04 PM Adrian Ochoa

(Courtesy: NMSU Athletics) LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – A trio of former NM State athletics greats – William Benjamin (men’s basketball), the late Bob…

Teddy Allen powers New Mexico State past Grand Canyon, 82-66

February 19, 2022 10:08 PM Adrian Ochoa

PHOENIX, Arizona – Teddy Allen had 30 points and 10 rebounds as New Mexico State topped Grand Canyon 82-66 on Saturday night. NMSU improves to 22-4…

NM State claims 75-64 win over Dixie State; McCants moves into 1,000-point club

February 16, 2022 11:26 PM Adrian Ochoa

(Courtesy: NMSU Athletics) LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Hitting 1,000 points in one’s collegiate career is a milestone most players will remember for the…

Hot shooting Aggies squeeze past Dixie State, 77-69

February 10, 2022 11:24 PM Adrian Ochoa

(Courtesy: NMSU Athletics) ST. GEORGE, Utah – Things were a little more difficult than the NM State men’s basketball team may have bargained for -…

NM State erases double-digit deficit in 68-57 win over Cal Baptist, Teddy Allen achieves 1,000-point milestone

February 3, 2022 11:15 PM Adrian Ochoa

(Courtesy: NMSU Athletics) LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Seventy-eight games at the NCAA Division I level was all it took for the one they call “Teddy…

NMSU’s first signing class under Jerry Kill comprised of prep players & transfers

February 2, 2022 6:38 PM Adrian Ochoa

(Courtesy: New Mexico State Athletics) LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Wednesday, NM State head football coach Jerry Kill welcomed another select few to…

Food and drink sales suspended at NMSU sporting events due to mask non-compliance

January 31, 2022 5:44 PM David Gonzalez, Kate Bieri

UPDATE #1, FEB. 1: New Mexico State University leaders are asking fans to comply with the mask mandate if they want to attend the remainder of the…

Teddy Allen carries New Mexico State over Grand Canyon University, 71-61

January 29, 2022 11:06 PM Associated Press

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Teddy Allen had 28 points and 12 rebounds as New Mexico State defeated Grand Canyon 71-61 on Saturday night. Allen made all…

New Mexico State bounces back with 72-58 win at Stephen F. Austin

January 22, 2022 11:44 PM Nate Ryan

NACOGDOCHES, Texas – In the current WAC standing, New Mexico State has gone from being the hunted to the hunter. Aggies’ guard Jabari Rice is…

NMSU’s 10-game win streak ends with 71-46 loss at Sam Houston

January 21, 2022 12:14 AM Adrian Ochoa

(Courtesy: NMSU Athletics) HUNTSVILLE, Texas – A Sam Houston state squad which brandished out some impressive firepower ambushed NM State (15-3, 5-1…

Teddy Allen’s 41-point outing latest storyline in New Mexico State win streak

January 16, 2022 11:06 PM Nate Ryan

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Teddy Allen scored 41 points last season as a member of the Nebraska Cornhuskers, but it came in a game his team lost to…

Defense delivers for NM State in 73-57 rout of Tarleton

January 13, 2022 11:28 PM Adrian Ochoa

(Courtesy: NMSU Athletics) LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – All week long – well, all year long, really – defense was the calling card for Tarleton and the…

TCU transfer Ahmonte Watkins joins NMSU football team for 2022 season

January 7, 2022 4:55 PM Adrian Ochoa

(Courtesy: NMSU Athletics) LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – A four-star prep recruit has swapped out his TCU colors for an NM State uniform.…

NMSU’s WAC game at Lamar canceled; Aggies receive forfeit win for WAC tournament seeding

January 5, 2022 4:58 PM Adrian Ochoa

(Courtesy: NMSU Athletics) LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – In a release issued by the Western Athletic Conference Wednesday afternoon, the men’s…

Allen, Avery guide Aggies to 84-59 win over UT Permian Basin

December 20, 2021 10:45 PM Adrian Ochoa

(Courtesy: NMSU Athletics) LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – With the toughest parts of its non-conference portion in the rearview mirror, the NM State men’s…

Jabari Rice scores 22, NMSU rally past Washington State

December 15, 2021 11:23 PM Associated Press

PULLMAN, Washington – Jabari Rice scored 19 of his 22 points in the second half as the New Mexico State men steadily eroded a double-digit Washington…