New Mexico State Aggies Edged Out in Overtime at KFC Yum! Center by Louisville Cardinals
In a closely contested matchup at the KFC Yum! Center, the New Mexico State Aggies faced off against the Louisville Cardinals. The game, which extended into overtime, saw the Aggies fall just short with a final score of 90-84. The New Mexico State Aggies now hold a record of 0-1 while the Louisville Cardinals move to 1-0.
The New Mexico State Aggies demonstrated remarkable shooting accuracy throughout the game, particularly from two-point range where they converted an impressive 71 percent of their attempts. Their field goal percentage stood strong at 58 percent overall. Despite this offensive efficiency, they struggled from the free-throw line with only 53 percent accuracy.
The team's effort on defense was highlighted by seven steals and one block. They also showed their ability to share the ball on offense with seventeen assists. However, personal fouls were a significant issue for the Aggies as they racked up forty over the course of play.
In terms of rebounds, New Mexico State pulled down thirty-two boards – twenty-four defensive and eight offensive – contributing to their total points in paint tallying forty-four. They capitalized on turnovers as well, scoring twenty-three points off those opportunities.
On the other side of court, despite fewer field goals made and a lower field goal percentage (45 percent), it was free throws that played a pivotal role for Louisville Cardinals who made thirty-six out of forty-nine attempts (74 percent). The home team also edged out in total rebounds with thirty-five and second-chance points where they scored twenty compared to eight by New Mexico State.
As both teams fought hard through regulation time resulting in two ties and nine lead changes; it was ultimately in overtime that Louisville managed to pull ahead decisively scoring seventeen points against eleven by New Mexico State.
Looking ahead for fans of The New Mexico State Aggies: their next game is scheduled against University of Southwest Mustangs at Pan American Center in Las Cruces on November 28th at 7:00 PM local time. This encounter can be watched live on ESPN+ for those eager to see how The Aggies will perform following this intense battle.