Can the Aggies Bounce Back After a Tough Loss at Don Haskins Center?
The New Mexico State Aggies faced a challenging contest against the UTEP Miners, concluding with a score of 74-49 in favor of the Miners. The Aggies now stand at 0-1, while the Miners have started their season with a 1-0 record.
At Don Haskins Center, the New Mexico State Aggies struggled to find their rhythm against a formidable UTEP defense. Despite putting up an aggressive fight, they were unable to overcome the deficit that had built up during the game. The first half ended with them trailing by eight points after scoring 27 to UTEP's 35. In an attempt to turn things around, they entered the second half with determination but only managed to add another 22 points compared to UTEP's additional 39.
The statistics reveal some of New Mexico State's challenges throughout this encounter. They shot at a modest rate from inside the arc, making 16 out of their total two-point attempts for a shooting percentage of forty-eight percent. However, beyond that range, they struggled significantly; out of nineteen three-point attempts made throughout the game, only two found their mark – translating into ten percent efficiency from downtown.
On defense and in transition play, there were notable efforts from New Mexico State as well; they recorded four blocks and nine steals over both halves. Their fast-break opportunities yielded thirteen points which highlighted moments where their quickness was effectively utilized.
In terms of ball handling and teamwork though, there is room for improvement as evidenced by twenty turnovers and an assist-to-turnover ratio standing at just point twenty-six – indicating more turnovers than assists (five). This aspect certainly contributed to difficulties in maintaining possession and creating scoring opportunities.
Rebounding was one area where New Mexico State showed considerable effort with thirty-three rebounds overall including six offensive boards which led to three second-chance points. However, this was overshadowed by UTEP's dominant rebounding performance totaling forty-eight rebounds.
Free throw shooting for New Mexico State was relatively strong as they made eleven out of sixteen attempts resulting in sixty-nine percent accuracy from the line – one positive takeaway amidst other areas needing attention before their next outing.
Looking ahead after this tough loss on away ground against conference rivals UTEP Miners at Don Haskins Center in El Paso Texas before an attendance crowd numbering ten thousand five hundred eleven fans; fans can look forward to seeing how The Aggies will regroup for their upcoming match-up against Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders scheduled on February fifteenth at five thirty PM Central Time Zone (CT) taking place at Murphy Athletic Center located in Murfreesboro Tennessee USA which will be broadcasted live on ESPN+ over internet networks ensuring supporters can tune in wherever they may be.