Clash at Pan American Center: New Mexico State Aggies vs Western New Mexico Mustangs in Women's Basketball Showdown
As the New Mexico State Aggies prepare to host the Western New Mexico Mustangs at the Pan American Center, fans are eager for what promises to be an enthralling encounter in women's basketball. The Aggies, coming off a string of challenging games, have shown both resilience and areas for improvement that could influence their performance in the upcoming match.
In their last game on December 6 against UC Irvine Anteaters, NMSU fell short with a final score of 55-61. Despite this loss, there were positive takeaways; notably their free throw accuracy stood out at an impressive 88 percent. However, they struggled from the field with a shooting percentage of just 31 and from beyond the arc at only 18 percent. Their rebounding was also slightly behind their opponents', grabbing 30 compared to UC Irvine's 33.
Earlier on December 2 against the New Mexico Lobos, NMSU faced another defeat with a scoreline of 52-67. This game highlighted some defensive weaknesses as they allowed a substantial number of points in paint (42) and second-chance points (15). Yet again, their shooting was below par – field goals at approximately 36 percent and three-pointers around just over half that rate.
However, it wasn't all gloomy for NMSU; on November 25 against Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners they secured a victory scoring 64 points to CSB's 59. Their two-point shooting was particularly effective at over half successful attempts (54 percent), which contributed significantly to their win along with an improved assist-to-turnover ratio compared to previous games.
The upcoming game presents an opportunity for NMSU to capitalize on these strengths while addressing weaknesses seen in past performances. The team must focus on enhancing its field goal percentage and three-point accuracy if it wants to dominate WNMU. Moreover, tightening up defense will be crucial – limiting opponents' chances inside will be key.
Fans can expect NMSU’s players to come out determined after recent setbacks; looking for redemption by executing well-practiced plays and showcasing improved teamwork that could turn previous losses into learning experiences leading towards success.
Mark your calendars for December 13th when these two teams face off under the lights of Pan American Center in Las Cruces at midnight local time (7 PM ET). While no broadcast networks have been announced yet, dedicated fans should keep an eye out for any updates regarding where they can follow this exciting matchup live or through subsequent coverage.