NMSU Football top Southeast Missouri State 23-16

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) -- The Tony Sanchez era kicked off in Las Cruces, New Mexico Saturday as the Aggies took on Southeast Missouri State out of the Big Sky Conference.

It was a slow start for the Aggies, they didn't get any numbers on the scoreboard until the second quarter with a touchdown by running back Seth McGowan.

After a 37-yard field goal by SEMO's kicker DC Pippin and a 24-yard field goal by NMSU's Abraham Montano, the half-time score concluded in a10-10 tie.

It wasn't until the end of fourth quarter that the Aggies began to create some separation. McGowan secured his second TD of the season with less than two minutes on the clock to put the Aggies up 23-16.

Then with less than 40 seconds on the clock, SEMO at the 16-yard line and safety Tayden Barnes snags an interception that would call it game.

Scoring Summary:

First Quarter

In the first quarter, Dorian Anderson with a 51-yard touchdown putting SEMO up 7-0.

Second Quarter

In the second quarter with 11:04 on the clock the Aggies snag first TD of the season making it 7-7. Running back Seth McGowan secures a 14-yard TD run off a 13-yard play, 75 yard drive that lasted 5:59.

Both punters for NMSO and SEMO secure field goal making it a tie game at half-time, 10-10.

Third Quarter

SEMO's kicker DC Pippin secures a 53-yard field goal to put SEMO up 13-10.

Fourth Quarter

In the fourth, DC Pippin secures 48-yard field goal, 16-10 SEMO.

With 6:07 on the clock, Abraham Montano with a 51-yard field goal, 16-15 SEMO.

At 1:57, Seth McGowan runs for a 3-yard TD to put the Aggies up 23-16.

With 37 seconds left on the clock, Aggies intercept the ball at 3rd and 2nd to close the game.

Next up, the Aggies will take on Liberty at Aggie Memorial Stadium September, 7th at 8:15pm.