NMSU falls to Clemson in first round of NCAA tournament
New Mexico State’s trip to the NCAA Tournament has come to an end, after falling to Clemson 68 – 79.
Zach Lofton is leading the way in scoring for the Aggies with 13 points.
Friday’s showdown against the fifth-seeded Clemson Tigers is NMSU’s 21st all-time appearance in the NCAA Tournament.
The Aggies are 7-22 all-time at the Big Dance with all seven of their wins coming from 1968-70.
The last NM State win in the tournament came against St. Bonaventure in the NCAA Consolation game, 79-73, during its Final Four run in 1969-70.
