Can the Aggies Ignite at Liberty Arena Against the Flames?

As the New Mexico State Aggies prepare to face off against the Liberty Flames at Liberty Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can bounce back from recent setbacks. The upcoming clash scheduled for March 1st will be a test of resilience and strategy for the Aggies.

Analyzing their past performances, it's clear that consistency has been an issue for New Mexico State. In their last game against Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, they struggled with turnovers (11) and shooting efficiency from beyond the arc (28 percent), resulting in a 58-72 loss. Their field goal percentage stood at 40 percent, which is below what they would expect from themselves.

The previous match saw them put up a better fight against Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders with improved two-point shooting (54 percent) but still fell short with a score of 69-76. Turnovers were reduced to seven, showing some improvement in ball handling.

However, it was their encounter with UTEP Miners that highlighted significant areas of concern. The Aggies managed only a 35 percent field goal rate and an abysmal three-point percentage of just 10 percent. With such stats, it wasn't surprising that they succumbed to a 49-74 defeat despite forcing more turnovers (20) than in other games.

One positive trend is their points in paint; consistently scoring over twenty points suggests an ability to penetrate defenses but also indicates potential over-reliance on inside scoring due to outside shooting woes.

As they head into Liberty Arena – known for its raucous home crowd – ball security and shot selection will be crucial factors determining whether or not New Mexico State can overcome these challenges and secure a win on foreign hardwood.

Fans can catch all the action live on CBS Sports Network channel 221 as both teams vie for victory under Eastern Time Zone lights this Thursday night.