Category: Sports

The Aggies controlled the pace for most of the game as they walked off the court with another victory 68-60. [Cover Photo Courtesy NMSU Athletics]

The Lobos (7-3) came back from 15 down in the second half to force overtime, but the Aggies (4-5) used a 10-0 run in the extra period to secure the win.

The Aggies were able to clinch the win over the Lobos 81-71 after taking the lead in the middle of the 2nd Quarter.

CUSA Champion Jax State leads the group of four, joined in the postseason by Liberty, Sam Houston and WKU.

In just its second year in the league and first year of eligibility, Jacksonville State claimed its first Conference USA Football Championship with a commanding, 52-12 victory over WKU on Friday at AmFirst Stadium.

Facing a sold-out crowd of 15,411 at The Pit, the Aggies overcame 17 turnovers and 20 fouls to claim their first victory in the series since Dec. 6, 2021.

The last showdown between the Aggies and Lobos took place last season at the Pan American Center, where NM State fell on a last-second play, 73-72.

UTEP battled fiercely in a five-set thriller against Oklahoma, showcasing resilience and strong offensive and defensive efforts throughout the match.

The Crimson & White will first head north on Friday to face New Mexico ahead of a rematch in Las Cruces on Sunday.

The Hilltoppers end their season with a 28-7 record, a perfect 18-0 record in Conference USA play, as well as their ninth CUSA tournament title and 10th CUSA regular season championship. 

Despite a late surge, NM State ultimately fell 78-70 for its first loss in front of a home crowd this season. 

In total, NM State announced official commitments from 12 individuals with more to potentially be added in the coming days.

The Aggies aim to bounce back and return to the win column as they host Abilene Christian at the Pan American Center on Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 7:00 p.m. 

The Albuquerque, N.M. native was one of seven cross country athletes named to the list.

Participants must have a current Parks & Recreation I.D. on file to register online.

For a handful of Artesia players, they will have one more opportunity to step onto field at the Bulldog Bowl. Joining them will be 17 local student athletes from five different schools.

Though the Aggies were able to marginalize their opponent’s lead twice, it was not enough to capture the win, and they fell to Illinois State 82-66.

The Aggies’ schedule was stacked with eventual tournament selections.

Looking to rebound from a tough loss to Pepperdine in the opening round of the Arizona Tip-Off, NM State (3-4, 0-0) faced Bowling Green (3-5, 0-0) in Saturday’s third-place game.

UTEP recovered two fumbles for touchdowns while also tallying a 93-yard punt return for a touchdown that proved to be the difference maker.

The New Mexico State Women’s Basketball team were scheduled to take on the Santa Clara Broncos today in the consolation semifinals after the loss last night to #4 ranked Texas.

This year, our broader community ultimately lost in football… but there will always be a next year.

This will mark the second meeting as CUSA foes. 

This year, every dollar raised will support the Aggie Athletic Club, which provides essential financial resources for all 15 Aggie teams.

The Aggies will face Pepperdine in the opening round of the tournament. 

For the first time in nearly 10 years, NM State Women’s Basketball is facing off with a top-five opponent.

The initiative challenges the two fan bases to see which side can generate the most $10 donations by 2 p.m. MT on game day.

“We are proud to be part of the community that has the opportunity to provide beds for our children” –Wanda Bowman

Seventy student athletes from our broader community competed in last year’s State Wrestling Championships.

Saturday marks the 101st meeting of the Battle of I-10 but just the first edition for UTEP’s Scotty Walden and NM State’s Tony Sanchez as head coaches of their respective institutions.

Early recorded an interception return for a touchdown on MTSU’s opening drive to set the tone in the Aggies

NM State Volleyball’s 2024 campaign came to an end on Sunday in Memorial Gym.

NM State’s Mari Sharp was selected to the CUSA All-Tournament Team for the second consecutive year after posting 55 kills and 26 digs over three matches.

Between 7 o’clock Friday night and 3 in the afternoon on Saturday, our local football season ended.

The Aggies and Miners clashed for the 96th occasion of the rivalry, but the first in postseason play.