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

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 Logan Fife to wide receiver PJ Johnson III.

The extra point attempt was blocked by Bryant

The Aggies took a 6-0 lead in the first quarter.

Bryant's first points of the game would come by way of a field goal in the first quarter.

The score at the end of the first was 6-3, NMSU.

NMSU would tack on three more points in the second quarter courtesy of a field goal by NMSU kicker Ryan Hawk.

9-3 NMSU.

Neither NMSU or Bryant were able to get anything going offensively as the second quarter would end with NMSU holding on to a 6 point lead, 9-3 at the half.

Next up, the Aggies will hit welcome the Tulsa Golden Hurricane Saturday, September 6th at 7p.m.