New Mexico State Aggies Set to Battle Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at Thomas Assembly Center

As the New Mexico State Aggies prepare to face off against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at the Thomas Assembly Center, fans are eager to see if the Aggies can turn their recent performance trends into a victory. The upcoming game, scheduled for January 27th, will be a test of resilience and strategy for both teams.

The Aggies have shown a mixed bag of results in their past few outings. In their most recent game against the Golden Hurricane, they fell short with 59 points compared to Tulsa's 65. Despite leading by five points at halftime, they struggled in the second half, scoring only 22 points and ultimately losing by six. Their shooting from beyond the arc was particularly concerning as they made just four out of 27 attempts – a mere 15 percent success rate.

In an earlier matchup with Stephen F. Austin's Lumberjacks, New Mexico State put up a more robust fight but still came up short with 72 points against SFA's 75. The team showed improvement in three-point shooting hitting eight out of twenty attempts (40 percent), but personal fouls proved costly as they gave away numerous free-throw opportunities.

However, there is hope stemming from their home game victory over New Mexico Lobos where they scored an impressive win with 72 points over Lobos' 73. Their field goal percentage was strong at nearly half of their shots made (49 percent), and three-pointers were sinking at an improved rate of 45 percent.

The venue might play a crucial role; playing away could challenge the Aggies' ability to maintain composure under pressure from Bulldogs fans. However, if they can leverage their fast-break opportunities and control turnovers better than in previous games – where turnovers reached as high as twenty-one – there is potential for success.

Fans can catch this exciting matchup on ESPN+ and witness whether New Mexico State can capitalize on its strengths while addressing weaknesses demonstrated in past performances.