Clash at Pan American Center: New Mexico State Aggies vs UTEP Miners in Men's Basketball Showdown

As the New Mexico State Aggies prepare to host the UTEP Miners at the Pan American Center, fans are anticipating a thrilling encounter in men's basketball. The Aggies have shown a mixed bag of results in their recent outings, demonstrating both resilience and areas for improvement.

In their last game against Tulsa's Golden Hurricane, the Aggies fell short with 59 points to Tulsa’s 65. Despite a strong first half where they scored 37 points, they couldn't maintain momentum and added only 22 points in the second half. Their field goal percentage was low at 38 percent, and from beyond the arc, it was even lower at just 15 percent. However, they excelled at free throws with an impressive 90 percent completion rate.

The previous game saw a better offensive performance against Stephen F. Austin’s Lumberjacks with a total of 72 points but still resulted in a loss by just three points. The team improved their three-point shooting to an efficient 40 percent but struggled with personal fouls totaling up to 28.

A notable victory came before that when they hosted New Mexico Lobos and secured a win with a score of 72-73. They showcased an excellent field goal percentage of nearly half their attempts (49 percent) and were particularly strong from three-point range hitting at an impressive rate of 45 percent.

The upcoming match presents another opportunity for the Aggies to capitalize on home-court advantage where fan support has been instrumental this season. With recent performances indicating potential for high-scoring games coupled with defensive adjustments needed to curb turnovers and fouls, fans can expect an intense battle as both teams vie for victory.

The scheduled game is set for January 5th at Pan American Center in Las Cruces, NM starting from midnight local time (2:00 AM Eastern Time). Fans eager not to miss any action can catch live broadcasts on CBS Sports Network channel number two hundred twenty-one.