Can the Aggies Overcome Bearkats at Pan American Center?

As the New Mexico State Aggies prepare to host the Sam Houston State Bearkats at the Pan American Center, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain its competitive edge. The upcoming clash, scheduled for February 23rd, promises to be a thrilling encounter in Las Cruces.

The Aggies have shown a mixed bag of results in their recent outings. In their last game against Tulsa's Golden Hurricane, they fell short with 59 points against Tulsa's 65. Despite leading at halftime with a strong performance that saw them score 37 points, they couldn't sustain the momentum and added only 22 points in the second half. Their field goal percentage was low at 38 percent and three-point shooting was particularly concerning at just 15 percent.

However, looking back two games prior against Stephen F. Austin's Lumberjacks, there was an impressive turnaround in the second half where they scored an astonishing 50 points after trailing with only 22 points in the first half. This resilience is something fans will hope to see again as it demonstrates their ability to bounce back under pressure.

In terms of statistics from these past performances, one area where New Mexico State has excelled is free throw accuracy - hitting an impressive 90 percent against Tulsa and maintaining a solid performance throughout other games.

Defensively speaking, turnovers have been an issue for NMSU; however, they've managed to counterbalance this somewhat with decent rebounding numbers and by capitalizing on fast break opportunities when they arise.

The venue could play into New Mexico State's hands as well; playing on home turf at Pan American Center has historically provided them with an extra boost of support from local fans which could prove pivotal in tight moments during this matchup.

Fans can catch all the action live on CBS Sports Network (channel 221) as both teams vie for victory on February 23rd at what promises to be an electric atmosphere inside Pan American Center.