Category: NCAA
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Soccer: NM State Drops Road Contest in Tucson
At the final horn, NM State fell by a final score of 2-0 in their first road contest of the season. [more…]
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Aggies Head to Arizona as Conference USA Takes Early Look at 2026 Soccer Race
NM State travels to face Arizona on Saturday, Aug. 15. The Wildcats are also looking for their first victory after opening their season with a… [more…]
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Football: Two Aggies Draw Watchlist Attention as CUSA Defensive Backs Earn National Recognition
For Conference USA’s four Thorpe Award candidates, the recognition establishes some of the defensive backs against whom conference offenses will be measured this season. [more…]
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Soccer: Aggies Show Fight in Opening Match Against Sun Devils
All three of the Aggies’ shots on Wednesday night went down as shots on goal for the first time since Sept. 4, 2025 – a… [more…]
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It Begins with Women’s Soccer: Aggies Host Sun Devils Wednesday Night in Las Cruces
The team taking the field Wednesday will look considerably different from the one that finished 2025. [more…]
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Maggie Lightheart: The Shape of What’s to Come
The 2025 record will say 14-16; it will say quarterfinal exit.It will say no NCAA Tournament, and all of that will be true, and none… [more…]
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NM State Athletics Presents “Aggie Access: Your Ticket to Gameday”
“This new feature will enhance the game-day experience by making it easier and more convenient to add Aggie sporting events to your schedule and enjoy… [more…]
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NM State Women’s Golf Elevates Valentina Origel to Assistant Coach
“Her commitment to developing student-athletes, knowledge of the game and enthusiasm for our girls are going to make a positive impact towards the continued growth… [more…]
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NM State Athletics Announces Enhanced Football Game Day Experience
When fans arrive for the first home game on Saturday, Sept. 5, they will notice improvements to stadium entry and arrival, expanded amenities and upgrades… [more…]
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Soccer: Aggies Open 2026 Season with New Coach, Early Tests and Conference Expectations
As the season gets underway, Head Coach Rob Baarts has added another piece to his coaching staff with the hiring of assistant coach Shayna Whieldon, whose… [more…]
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NM State Announces 2026 Cross Country Schedule
Entering year four of Conference USA, the Aggies will compete at the 2026 CUSA Championships, hosted at John Hunt Park in Huntsville, Ala., on Saturday,… [more…]
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NM State Football Welcomes Veteran Coach Jamie Christian to Staff
“His experience coaching running backs at multiple levels will be a great asset to our program as we get ready for the season.” [more…]
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Baseball Welcomes Assistant Coach Gavin Grant to Coaching Staff
After helping Oregon reach the Austin Super Regional in 2026, Grant has now made six consecutive regional appearances as a player (2021-23) and coach (2024-26). [more…]
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MJ Newsom Introduced as Next Director of Broadcasting for NM State Athletics
“His energy and professionalism will help elevate our department, and he’ll be a tremendous ambassador for the Aggies.” [more…]
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CUSA Insider: 2026 Conference USA Football Kickoff Recap | Rich Clark Interview + CUSA Season Outlook
Whether you’re looking for the latest CUSA football news, team outlooks, or College Football Playoff discussion, this episode has you covered ahead of kickoff. [more…]
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NM State Women’s Golf Releases Fall Schedule
The Aggies will begin their season on Sept. 13, when they travel to Madison, Wisc., to compete in the Badger Invitational, a three-day event hosted… [more…]
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New Mexico State University Athletics Selects Short’s Travel Management as Official Partner for Athletic Travel Services
“New Mexico State University is a great fit for our service model, and we’re excited to work alongside their staff to provide reliable travel solutions… [more…]
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Conference USA Hosts Annual SAAC Meetings
The group hosted guest presenters on topics including professional development (Will Baggett), student-athlete well-being (WalkOnNation) and financial literacy (Chase Bank). [more…]
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Aggies Among Us: Connecting with Our Broader Community
While wins and losses will always define athletic seasons, these quieter moments help strengthen the connection between the university and the community it represents. [more…]
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NM State Among WGCA All-Scholar Team GPA Award Recipients
NM State was one of three Conference USA programs among the top 25 as they were joined by Jacksonville State and Delaware. [more…]
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Football: CUSA Concludes Successful Football Kickoff in Arlington, Texas
“We’ve been very strategic in our expansion decisions and we’ve focused on universities that increase our reach, visibility, and also on academic and competitive profile.” [more…]
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Aggies Earn NABC Team Academic Excellence Award, Place Four on Honors Court
The NABC Honors Court, meanwhile, recognizes junior, senior and graduate student men’s basketball student-athletes who finished the 2025-26 academic year with a cumulative GPA of… [more…]
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Football: CUSA Unveils Bowl Confidence Index Results
Voted on by a panel of 20 members – consisting of a sports information director and media representative from each CUSA institution – the index… [more…]
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Aggies Set for National Television; Football Broadcast Schedule with 2026 Game Themes
National television coverage begins Aug. 29 when New Mexico State opens the season at Florida State on The CW. [more…]
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Swim & Dive: Incoming Freshman Juliet Nicholson Selected to Represent Canada at 2026 Junior Pan Pacific Championships
Nicholson was introduced to Aggie fans as an incoming freshman in November of last year and specializes in butterfly, freestyle and the IM. [more…]
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Football: Five Aggies Named to Conference USA Preseason Watch List
Conference USA’s 2026 season opens Aug. 29, with New Mexico State traveling to Florida State in one of the opening weekend’s nationally televised matchups. [more…]
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Track & Field: Aggies Ink Head Coach Joseph Rath to Contract Extension
“Las Cruces is a special place for my family, and I’m grateful to continue calling it home. I’m excited for what’s ahead and look forward… [more…]
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Women’s Golf: Aggies Add Olsson and Stauffer to Finalize Roster Ahead of Fall Season
Stauffer, a native of Buonas, Switzerland, will enter her true freshman season with the Aggies. [more…]
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Baseball: Aggie Among Twenty-Two CUSA Players Selected in the 2026 MLB Draft
CUSA Pitcher of the Year Ben Blair was the first off the board, going 49th overall to the Tampa Bay Rays. [more…]
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Baseball: Angier Announces Addition of Connor Dailey as Pitching Coach
Dailey coached two first team All-MVC honorees and two second team all-conference selections, while four Saluki pitchers collected All-MVC honorable mention distinction. [more…]
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Men’s Basketball: Conference USA Slate Set for Aggies’ 2026-27 Campaign
The Aggies will finish the regular season on the road with visits to Missouri State on Wednesday, March 4, and FIU on Friday, March 6,… [more…]
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Women’s Basketball: CUSA Announces 2026-27 Conference Schedule
NM State closes conference action with five of their final seven games at home, including a three-game stretch hosting Kennesaw State (Feb. 11), Jax State… [more…]
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Golf: Men’s Head Coach Mike Dirks Signs Three-Year Extension
“The future is bright under his leadership, and we’re excited for what’s ahead.” [more…]
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Former Albuquerque Academy Standout Notah Begay III Announces Return of NB3 Collegiate Matchplay at Twin Warriors
The tournament is free and open to the public and will include a designated autograph area, giving junior and high school golfers the opportunity to… [more…]
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Women’s Basketball: Houston Bradeson Named Video Analyst
“I am extremely grateful and honored to join New Mexico State Women’s Basketball as the program’s Video Analyst.” [more…]
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Softball: NM State Adds Associate Coach, Promotes Graduate Assistant on Staff
“Combined with her coaching experience throughout the East, she brings extensive recruiting experience and established relationships across many of the regions that make up the… [more…]
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Las Cruces’ Deuce Benjamin Signs with Lenoir-Rhyne Men’s Basketball
“We’ve known Deuce since our days as a staff in New Mexico.” [more…]
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Liberty Claims CUSA Institutional Excellence Award, Conference USA Announces Sport Academic Award Honorees
The Institutional Excellence Award is given to the institution with the highest GPA during each academic year for all student-athletes in conference-sponsored sports. [more…]
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Volleyball: NM State Announces 2026 Schedule
The regular season begins on Aug. 28 as NM State hosts Tulsa to open a four-team weekend event in Las Cruces. [more…]
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State, City of Albuquerque back spacecraft manufacturer, adding 152 jobs
“New Mexico continues to prove we are leaders in the advanced tech industries that will define the future.” [more…]
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NCAA: Division I adopts age-based eligibility model
“While previous NCAA rules have served college sports well for a long time, we heard also loud and clear from NCAA members and student-athletes that… [more…]
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Conference USA Announces 2025-26 Michael L. Slive Athletes of the Year
Cook becomes the second consecutive Jax State student-athlete to earn Male Athlete of the Year honors, following in the footsteps of Jaron Pierre Jr. in… [more…]
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Women’s Basketball: Bienvenue à l’ère Amadou
Perhaps the most striking feature of the roster is its unmistakable French saveur. [more…]
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Track & Field: Trio of Aggies Named to CSC Academic All-District Team
This becomes the first honor for juniors Nia Allison and Marlee Cavitt, while Alesha Lane has earned the honor for both the 2024-25 and 2025-26 campaigns. [more…]
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Basketball: Carisma Lynn Joins as Director of Basketball Operations
“Carisma has just started to work here in Las Cruces, and she has already been great for our program.” [more…]
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Track & Field: Marlee Cavitt & Alesha Lane Earn CUSA All-Academic Team Honors
Cavitt and Lane make up two of the 22 total student-athletes recognized by CUSA for outstanding achievement in sport and the classroom. [more…]
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Aggies Return to National Stage at College National Finals Rodeo
Live television coverage begins Tuesday, June 16, on ESPN+. [more…]
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From Cow College to the Big Leagues: Baseball Cards Preserve a Growing Aggie Legacy
“It’s pretty crazy to think how three of us were on the same team not too long ago, and now we’re here.” [more…]
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NMSU Athletics: Dailan Goodman Named CUSA Jim Castañeda Postgraduate Scholarship Recipient
Every season, CUSA grants a $4,000 scholarship to distinguished graduates selected by the league’s Faculty Athletics Representatives and approved by the Conference USA Board of… [more…]
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Soccer: NM State Announces 2026 Schedule
The Aggies’ season opener will be a matchup with Big XII opponent Arizona State on Wednesday, Aug. 12. This marks the second time the Sun… [more…]
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Basketball: NM State Adds Veteran Guard KK Robinson
Prior to his collegiate career, Robinson starred at nationally recognized Oak Hill Academy where he helped lead the program to a 37-3 record, a state championship and… [more…]
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Basketball: NM State Adds Big Sky Freshman Standout Mark Lavrenov
Lavrenov built one of the most decorated prep careers in Northern California at Rocklin High School. [more…]
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Track & Field: Patreece Clarke Named RMAC Co-Track Athlete Of The Year After Historic Season
Clarke also claimed RMAC championships in the 100-meter hurdles and 4×100-meter relay, posting times of 13.01 and 44.83, respectively. [more…]
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NCAA Considers Eligibility Overhaul as Issues Raised in Pavia Case Continue to Shape Debate
Pavia’s path to national attention was unconventional. After beginning his collegiate career at the junior college level, he transferred to New Mexico State and helped… [more…]
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Track & Field: Aggies Conclude Season at NCAA West First Round
NM State returns to competition this fall, when the Aggies open the 2026 cross country season at the Lori Fitzgerald Memorial Open in Las Cruces. [more…]
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Alesha Lane Named CUSA Field Performer of the Meet
Lane, a senior from Casper, Wyo., earned the distinction after posting a career day in Murfreesboro, recording the highest individual point total among field athletes… [more…]
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Football: Conference USA Reveals Kickoff Times and Television Schedule
NM State returns home on Friday, Sept. 26, to face in-state rival New Mexico in a nationally televised showdown on CBS Sports Network at 1:30… [more…]
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CUSA Football Kickoff to Take Place in Arlington, Texas
There, CUSA Commissioner Judy MacLeod, along with head coaches and players from each of the league’s 10 programs, will be on hand to discuss and… [more…]
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Golf: Emma Bunch Concludes Play at NCAA Championship
[Bunch finished Round Three] outside the cut line, which landed at even-par for the nine advancing individuals. [more…]
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Baseball: Jax State Tops Liberty to Win CUSA Crown
Jax State now awaits its NCAA Tournament destination as part of the 64-team national field. [more…]

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