PHOENIX – The New Mexico State women's basketball team opens its Western Athletic Conference season with a pair of games against Grand Canyon on Jan. 15 at 2 p.m. (MT) and Jan. 16 at 7 p.m. at GCU Arena.
 
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Where to Watch
Aggie Nation can watch both games this weekend on the WAC Digital Network.


Follow Along
Live stats for both NM State's showdowns with GCU can be found here.
 
Conference Quick Facts
-The Aggies are looking for their 6th WAC title in seven years
- Soufia Inoussa was named All-WAC Newcomer Team following the 2019-20 season
-Aaliyah Prince and Soufia Inoussa were both named Preseason All-WAC
 
Scouting the Lopes
GCU is currently 8-1 and is coming off a 106-55 win over Park Gilbert on Jan. 3. Last season, the Aggies and the Lopes split their series with each team picking up a win on its home court.
 
Grand Canyon is led by Katie Scott who has had a breakout freshman season, averaging 20.7 points and 6.4 rebounds to lead GCU in both categories. Ny'Dajah Jackson (11.3) and Taylor Caldwell (10.7) also average double-digit points for Grand Canyon. Jackson is dangerous from deep where she is shooting the ball at a 41.2-percent clip.
 
As a team, the Lopes lead the WAC in offensive output, scoring 84.9 points per game through nine games. However, GCU's defense ranks seventh, giving up 68.2 points per game.
 
Up Next
NM State continues its WAC slate with a road trip to Edinburg, Texas, to take on UT Rio Grande Valley on Jan. 22 and 23.