New Mexico State Aggies Dominate at Aggie Memorial Stadium in Football Showdown Against Lamar Cardinals
In a commanding display of football, the New Mexico State Aggies secured a resounding victory over the Lamar Cardinals with a final score of 51-14. The Aggies' season record now stands at 7-6, while the Cardinals fall to 1-10.
The game held at Aggie Memorial Stadium saw an attendance of 8,367 fans who witnessed the home team's dominance from start to finish. The New Mexico State Aggies started strong with 17 points in the first quarter and added another impressive 20 points before halftime. Their relentless offense continued in the third quarter with an additional 14 points, although they did not score in the fourth quarter. Conversely, the Lamar Cardinals managed to put up seven points in both the third and fourth quarters but were unable to overcome their deficit.
The New Mexico State Aggies showcased a balanced attack on offense that accumulated a total of 433 yards. The passing game was particularly effective as it contributed with two touchdowns and amassed 246 yards through air; one pass was notably long for 62 yards. The quarterback's precision was on full display as he completed an impressive rate of passes at seventy-two percent and achieved a quarterback rating just above one hundred eighty-one.
On ground, the rushing efforts resulted in four touchdowns for New Mexico State as they gained one hundred eighty-seven yards on forty-one attempts. Their longest run stretched for twenty-seven yards while their red zone efficiency was notable; they scored six times out of seven opportunities when within striking distance.
Defensively, New Mexico State imposed their will by recording three sacks and intercepting two passes from Lamar quarterbacks—one interception return led to a touchdown covering nineteen yards. They also forced one fumble which they recovered themselves adding thirty more yards to their tally.
Special teams also played its part well; all field goal attempts were successful including one from thirty-seven yards out, contributing three more points to their total score.
Looking ahead after this comprehensive win against Lamar Cardinals, fans can anticipate watching their team again when New Mexico State Aggies travel away to face Missouri Tigers at Memorial Stadium/Faurot Field located in Columbia on November twentieth at six-thirty PM Central Time (CT). This upcoming game will be broadcasted on ESPNU for supporters who wish to follow along live.