New Mexico State Aggies and Utah Valley Wolverines Clash at Pan American Center in Women's Basketball Showdown

As the New Mexico State Aggies prepare to host the Utah Valley Wolverines at the Pan American Center, fans are eager for what promises to be a thrilling encounter in women's basketball. The upcoming game, scheduled for December 16th, is a chance for the Aggies to bounce back and show their resilience on their home court.

The recent performance of the New Mexico State Aggies has been a mix of grit and areas needing improvement. On December 6th against UC Irvine Anteaters, despite a valiant effort, they fell short by six points with a final score of 55-61. The team showed tenacity in defense with nine steals but struggled offensively, shooting only 31 percent from the field and an abysmal 18 percent from beyond the arc.

In contrast, their defensive efforts were not enough to contain UC Irvine's offense that managed over half of their two-point attempts successfully. However, one shining light was NMSU's free-throw accuracy which stood at an impressive 88 percent.

Earlier on December 2nd against New Mexico Lobos in Albuquerque, NMSU faced another setback with a scoreline of 52-67. Despite improving their three-point shooting percentage to around 31 percent and maintaining solid assist numbers (12 assists), they were outrebounded by UNM who dominated inside with an astounding 42 points in paint compared to NMSU’s modest tally of just sixteen.

However, it wasn't all gloom for NMSU as they showcased what they're capable of during their November 25th game against Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners where they secured a victory scoring sixty-four points while limiting CSB to fifty-nine. Their offensive rebounding was particularly noteworthy as it led them to eighteen second-chance points – showcasing potential that could be pivotal against UVU.

The Utah Valley Wolverines will undoubtedly come prepared; hence it is crucial for NMSU to leverage its strengths - aggressive defense leading to turnovers and capitalizing on fast-break opportunities which have been instrumental in past performances.

For fans looking forward to supporting the New Mexico State Aggies live can catch them on December sixteen at eight o'clock PM Mountain Time at Las Cruces' very own Pan American Center. While there are no broadcast networks listed yet for this matchup, stay tuned as local listings may pick up this exciting college basketball fixture closer to game day.