Can the Aggies Overcome the Lady Toppers at Pan American Center?

As the New Mexico State Aggies prepare to host the Western Kentucky Lady Toppers, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be a thrilling encounter at the Pan American Center. The upcoming game, scheduled for February 17th, is set against a backdrop of recent performances that offer a mixed bag of insights into how the Aggies might fare.

In their last outing on December 21st against Troy Trojans, NMSU fell short despite a valiant effort. Scoring 66 points and converting 79 percent from the free-throw line showed their ability to capitalize on fouls. However, they struggled in other areas – only making 25 percent of their three-point attempts and being outrebounded by four. Their assist-to-turnover ratio was notably low at 0.44, indicating trouble in ball handling and passing efficiency.

Contrastingly, on December 20th against Austin Peay Governors in an overtime nail-biter, NMSU's defense shone with an impressive tally of 15 steals but ultimately lost by two points. They maintained a solid field goal percentage of 42 but were outdone in points from paint and second-chance points.

However, it was their game on December 16th that showcased what NMSU is capable of when firing on all cylinders. Dominating Utah Valley Wolverines with a scoreline of 70-39 at home provided evidence that this team can indeed bring heat to its own court – boasting six made three-pointers out of thirteen attempts (46 percent) and an even assists-to-turnover ratio.

The Lady Toppers will be no easy opponent; they come into this matchup with their own set of strengths that could challenge NMSU's resolve. It will be crucial for NMSU to leverage their home-court advantage effectively – tightening up defensively while maintaining offensive fluidity seen in glimpses during past games.

For fans eager to support their team live or from afar, mark your calendars: The clash between New Mexico State Aggies and Western Kentucky Lady Toppers takes place on February 17th at Las Cruces' very own Pan American Center at precisely nine o'clock post meridian Eastern Time (ET). This spectacle promises competitive spirit and fervent energy as both teams vie for victory – an event not to be missed which can also be followed through various broadcast channels available for viewership.