New Mexico State Aggies Edge Past East Tennessee State Buccaneers at Clive M. Beck Center in Women's Basketball Semifinal

The New Mexico State Aggies secured a narrow victory over the East Tennessee State Buccaneers with a final score of 57-53. The Aggies now stand with an impressive record, while the Buccaneers face the aftermath of this hard-fought contest.

At the Clive M. Beck Center, fans witnessed an intense matchup as both teams started evenly, ending the first quarter tied at 11 points each. The New Mexico State Aggies then managed to pull ahead slightly in the second quarter, adding 15 points to their tally against the Buccaneers' 11 points once again.

The third quarter saw a resurgence from the home team as they outscored their opponents by five points, leading that period with 19 points to add to their total while holding New Mexico State to just 14 points. However, it was in the final stretch where New Mexico State demonstrated composure and focus; they racked up an additional 17 points compared to only 12 from East Tennessee State.

Key players for New Mexico State stepped up when it mattered most. Their ability to maintain a lead and fend off any comeback attempts by East Tennessee was crucial in securing their spot in what promises to be an exciting next round of competition.

Looking ahead for fans of New Mexico State Aggies is another opportunity for victory as they prepare for their upcoming game against California Baptist Lancers at Clive M. Beck Center on March 19th at 6:30 PM Eastern Time. While there will not be any broadcast networks covering this event live, supporters can look forward to catching updates and following along as these two teams clash on court once again.