Aggies Edge Gamecocks in a Close Encounter at Pan American Center
The New Mexico State Aggies secured a narrow victory over the Jacksonville State Gamecocks with a final score of 67-65. The Aggies now hold an even record, while the Gamecocks fell to an identical tally. The game was marked by numerous lead changes and ties, indicating a tightly contested battle throughout.
The Pan American Center witnessed an intense matchup as the New Mexico State Aggies hosted the Jacksonville State Gamecocks. Despite trailing in the first half with only 28 points to the Gamecocks' 33, the Aggies mounted a remarkable comeback in the second half, adding 39 points to their tally. This surge was pivotal for their eventual triumph.
The home team's performance was bolstered by their impressive shooting accuracy; they boasted a field goal percentage of 49 percent and were particularly effective from two-point range, hitting 59 percent of those attempts. Their prowess from beyond the arc also contributed significantly as they made nine three-pointers at a rate of 38 percent.
On defense, rebounds played an essential role for both teams. The Aggies collected a total of 31 rebounds – eight offensive and twenty-three defensive – which proved crucial in maintaining possession and creating scoring opportunities. Although they had fewer total rebounds than their opponents who grabbed thirty-four, it did not deter them from securing victory.
One area where New Mexico State could seek improvement is ball handling; they turned over possession nine times during play but managed to keep this number lower than that of successful steals by their opponents which stood at six for Jacksonville State.
For individual performances on New Mexico State's side, contributions across the board were evident with eleven assists showcasing teamwork on offense while defensively registering two steals and one block against Jacksonville State's attempts.
Looking ahead after this nail-biting encounter, fans can anticipate another exciting game when New Mexico State travels to face UTEP Miners at Don Haskins Center in El Paso on February 10th at 8:00 PM local time (Mountain Time Zone). This upcoming game will be available for viewing on ESPN+ internet broadcast networks for fans who wish to follow along live as it unfolds.