The Aggies lost their regular-season finale and now know their opponent for next week's Conference USA Tournament quarterfinals.
The Aggies celebrated nine of their seniors on Saturday and hope their season isn't ended by Louisiana Tech in next week's Conference USA Tournament.
Despite a valiant effort, NM State (17-14, 10-8 CUSA) was unable to slow down Sam Houston’s offensive firepower, falling 75-67 in its regular-season finale on Saturday afternoon at Johnson Coliseum. The Aggies struck first,
Leading much of the way, UTEP gives up 19-4 run and falls out of contention for top six finish in Conference USA.
Huefner 0-7 5-6 5, Sakho 3-4 0-0 6, Boykin 6-11 6-6 18, Hammons 5-8 0-0 15, Wilkerson 12-20 1-1 32, Burns 0-4 0-0 0, Ford 0-1 0-0 0, Ndiaye 0-0 0-0 0, Taylor 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 26-56 12-13 76.