New Mexico State Aggies Outlast Lobos in Overtime at Pan American Center
In a closely contested Women's Basketball game at the Pan American Center, the New Mexico State Aggies emerged victorious over the New Mexico Lobos with a final score of 73-64. The Aggies' record now stands at an impressive 1-0, while the Lobos fall to 0-1.
The game was a showcase of determination and skill from both teams. The New Mexico State Aggies started strong, outscoring their opponents by eight points in the first quarter. They maintained their lead throughout the game, though not without significant pushback from the Lobos. By halftime, the Aggies had built up a nine-point advantage.
The second half saw continued effort from both sides. The third quarter ended with both teams adding twelve points to their tallies. However, it was in the fourth quarter that things heated up considerably as the Lobos mounted a comeback with thirty points – their highest-scoring period in this matchup – which sent the game into overtime.
Overtime belonged to New Mexico State as they outscored their rivals by nine points. This decisive period saw them secure their lead and ultimately win by nine points overall.
Key players for New Mexico State included those who contributed significantly to scoring during crucial moments of play and those who excelled defensively, ensuring that any attempt by the Lobos to close down on their lead was met with resistance.
On behalf of New Mexico Lobos, despite falling short in overtime, they showed remarkable resilience throughout regular playtime and managed to force an extra session after trailing for most of regulation time.
Looking ahead for fans of New Mexico State Aggies: Their next challenge will be against Yale Bulldogs at Magness Arena in Denver on November 25th at 2:30 PM local time (Mountain Time). This upcoming encounter promises another exciting display of Women's Basketball where supporters can follow along even if they cannot make it to Denver; however broadcast details are yet to be announced for this event.