<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://nmstatesports.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>New Mexico State University Athletics</title><link>https://nmstatesports.com/rss.aspx</link><description>Latest news items for New Mexico State University Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://nmstatesports.com/rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Aggies Open Conference USA Action on Thursday Against WKU</title><link>https://nmstatesports.com/news/2026/9/28/football-aggies-open-conference-usa-action-on-thursday-against-wku.aspx</link><guid>https://nmstatesports.com/news/2026/9/28/football-aggies-open-conference-usa-action-on-thursday-against-wku.aspx</guid><category>Football</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Aggie Defense" src="https://nmstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/9/28/WMON7322-2.jpg" /><br /><br />LAS CRUCES, N.M. – NM State will be back at Aggie Memorial Stadium on Thursday night as it hosts Western Kentucky to open a stretch of four consecutive midweek Conference USA contests. This will also serve as the second of five straight nationally televised games for the Aggies.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://nmstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/28/WMON7322-2.jpg" /><media:content url="https://nmstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/28/WMON7322-2.jpg"><media:title>Aggie Defense</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://nmstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/28/WMON7322-2.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:44:00 MST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>47604</s:story_id></item><item><title>Aggies Notch Shutout Victory in CUSA Opener</title><link>https://nmstatesports.com/news/2026/9/27/soccer-aggies-notch-shutout-victory-in-cusa-opener.aspx</link><guid>https://nmstatesports.com/news/2026/9/27/soccer-aggies-notch-shutout-victory-in-cusa-opener.aspx</guid><category>Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Team celebrating a home victory over FIU (9/27)" src="https://nmstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/9/27/9.27-FIU-Rodney-16.jpg" /><br /><br />LAS CRUCES, N.M. – Opening up Conference USA play from the friendly confines of the NM State Soccer Complex, the Aggie's played host to FIU - facing off for the first time since the 2024 season.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://nmstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/27/9.27-FIU-Rodney-16.jpg" /><media:content url="https://nmstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/27/9.27-FIU-Rodney-16.jpg"><media:title>Team celebrating a home victory over FIU (9/27)</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://nmstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/27/9.27-FIU-Rodney-16.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 22:27:00 MST</pubDate><s:sport_id>19</s:sport_id><s:story_id>47601</s:story_id></item><item><title>Aggies Place 10th at William H. Tucker Invitational</title><link>https://nmstatesports.com/news/2026/9/26/mens-golf-nm-state-stumbles-in-116th-rio-grande-rivalry.aspx</link><guid>https://nmstatesports.com/news/2026/9/26/mens-golf-nm-state-stumbles-in-116th-rio-grande-rivalry.aspx</guid><category>Men's Golf</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Brasen Briones" src="https://nmstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/9/26/MIA_6461-2.jpg" /><br /><br />LAS CRUCES, N.M. – The NM State men's golf team closed out competition at the William H. Tucker Invitational on Friday, finishing 10th in a deep 15-team field at the University of New Mexico Championship Course. The Aggies improved in each round of the tournament, posting scores of 292, 288 and 279 to finish at 5-under-par 859.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://nmstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/26/MIA_6461-2.jpg" /><media:content url="https://nmstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/26/MIA_6461-2.jpg"><media:title>Brasen Briones</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://nmstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/26/MIA_6461-2.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 20:52:00 MST</pubDate><s:sport_id>10</s:sport_id><s:story_id>47600</s:story_id></item><item><title>NM State Records Strong Performances at Cowboy Jamboree</title><link>https://nmstatesports.com/news/2026/9/26/cross-country-nm-state-records-strong-performances-at-cowboy-jamboree.aspx</link><guid>https://nmstatesports.com/news/2026/9/26/cross-country-nm-state-records-strong-performances-at-cowboy-jamboree.aspx</guid><category>Cross Country</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="NM State competing at the Lori Fitzgerald Memorial Open (9/19)" src="https://nmstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/9/26/6A1A1787-2.jpg" /><br /><br />STILLWATER, Okla. – NM State made their first trip to the Cowboy Jamboree since the 2011-12 season on Saturday morning, competing with some of the best talent in the nation.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://nmstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/26/6A1A1787-2.jpg" /><media:content url="https://nmstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/26/6A1A1787-2.jpg"><media:title>NM State competing at the Lori Fitzgerald Memorial Open (9/19)</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://nmstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/26/6A1A1787-2.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 20:51:00 MST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>47599</s:story_id></item><item><title>NM State Stumbles in 116th Rio Grande Rivalry</title><link>https://nmstatesports.com/news/2026/9/26/football-nm-state-stumbles-in-116th-rio-grande-rivalry.aspx</link><guid>https://nmstatesports.com/news/2026/9/26/football-nm-state-stumbles-in-116th-rio-grande-rivalry.aspx</guid><category>Football</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="James Jones" src="https://nmstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/9/26/_05A7197.jpg" /><br /><br />LAS CRUCES, N.M. – With 25,024 in attendance, NM State concluded its non-conference schedule on Saturday afternoon at Aggie Memorial Stadium as it hosted New Mexico in the 116th playing of the Rio Grande Rivalry. After a competitive first half, the Aggies fell to the Lobos 42-18. NM State will now prepare to host Western Kentucky on Thursday, Oct. 1, as they begin Conference USA play and open a stretch of four midweek games.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://nmstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/26/_05A7197.jpg" /><media:content url="https://nmstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/26/_05A7197.jpg"><media:title>James Jones</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://nmstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/26/_05A7197.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 20:15:00 MST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>47598</s:story_id></item><item><title>Aggies Push WKU to Five Sets in Series Finale</title><link>https://nmstatesports.com/news/2026/9/26/volleyball-aggies-push-wku-to-five-sets-in-series-finale.aspx</link><guid>https://nmstatesports.com/news/2026/9/26/volleyball-aggies-push-wku-to-five-sets-in-series-finale.aspx</guid><category>Volleyball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Ashley Herman goes for a kill" src="https://nmstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/9/26/9.26-WKU-Rodney-71.jpg" /><br /><br />NM State Volleyball returned to action in Las Cruces on Saturday afternoon, taking on Western Kentucky in the Aggies' conference opening series.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://nmstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/26/9.26-WKU-Rodney-71.jpg" /><media:content url="https://nmstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/26/9.26-WKU-Rodney-71.jpg"><media:title>Ashley Herman goes for a kill</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://nmstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/26/9.26-WKU-Rodney-71.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 17:30:00 MST</pubDate><s:sport_id>22</s:sport_id><s:story_id>47597</s:story_id></item><item><title>Aggies Fall to WKU in Conference Opener</title><link>https://nmstatesports.com/news/2026/9/25/volleyball-aggies-fall-to-wku-in-conference-opener.aspx</link><guid>https://nmstatesports.com/news/2026/9/25/volleyball-aggies-fall-to-wku-in-conference-opener.aspx</guid><category>Volleyball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Maggie Lightheart goes for a kill" src="https://nmstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/9/25/9.25-WKU-Rodney-75.jpg" /><br /><br />NM State Volleyball opened Conference USA play on Friday night inside the Pan American Center, welcoming Western Kentucky for the first match of a two-game series.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://nmstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/25/9.25-WKU-Rodney-75.jpg" /><media:content url="https://nmstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/25/9.25-WKU-Rodney-75.jpg"><media:title>Maggie Lightheart goes for a kill</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://nmstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/25/9.25-WKU-Rodney-75.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 22:40:00 MST</pubDate><s:sport_id>22</s:sport_id><s:story_id>47596</s:story_id></item><item><title>Know Before You Go: Week 4 vs. New Mexico</title><link>https://nmstatesports.com/news/2026/9/25/football-know-before-you-go-week-4-vs-new-mexico.aspx</link><guid>https://nmstatesports.com/news/2026/9/25/football-know-before-you-go-week-4-vs-new-mexico.aspx</guid><category>Football</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Cheer - Aggie Walk" src="https://nmstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/9/25/FB1_7005.JPG" /><br /><br />LAS CRUCES, N.M. – As part of the gameday experience, NM State Athletics will produce a weekly Know Before You Go featuring information to ensure all fans have a great experience when visiting Aggie Memorial Stadium.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://nmstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/25/FB1_7005.JPG" /><media:content url="https://nmstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/25/FB1_7005.JPG"><media:title>Cheer - Aggie Walk</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://nmstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/25/FB1_7005.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:30:00 MST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>47595</s:story_id></item><item><title>Aggies Open Conference Play with Home Series Against Western Kentucky</title><link>https://nmstatesports.com/news/2026/9/24/volleyball-aggies-open-conference-play-with-home-series-against-western-kentucky.aspx</link><guid>https://nmstatesports.com/news/2026/9/24/volleyball-aggies-open-conference-play-with-home-series-against-western-kentucky.aspx</guid><category>Volleyball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="NM State set to host WKU in confernce opener" src="https://nmstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/9/24/rodney_VB_UCSD_74.jpg" /><br /><br />Conference play has arrived as NM State welcomes Western Kentucky to Las Cruces for its first CUSA series of the season.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://nmstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/24/rodney_VB_UCSD_74.jpg" /><media:content url="https://nmstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/24/rodney_VB_UCSD_74.jpg"><media:title>NM State set to host WKU in confernce opener</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://nmstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/24/rodney_VB_UCSD_74.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:21:00 MST</pubDate><s:sport_id>22</s:sport_id><s:story_id>47594</s:story_id></item><item><title>NM State Women Place 15th at Golfweek Red Sky Classic</title><link>https://nmstatesports.com/news/2026/9/23/womens-golf-nm-state-women-place-15th-at-golfweek-red-sky-classic.aspx</link><guid>https://nmstatesports.com/news/2026/9/23/womens-golf-nm-state-women-place-15th-at-golfweek-red-sky-classic.aspx</guid><category>Women's Golf</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Rylee Salome" src="https://nmstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/9/23/_DSC8095.jpg" /><br /><br />VAIL, Colo. – The NM State women's golf team wrapped up play at the Golfweek Red Sky Classic on Wednesday, finishing tied for 15th in a strong 20-team field at Red Sky Golf Club's Fazio Course. The Aggies posted rounds of 293-298-290 to finish at 881 (+17) for the week.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://nmstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/23/_DSC8095.jpg" /><media:content url="https://nmstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/23/_DSC8095.jpg"><media:title>Rylee Salome</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://nmstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/23/_DSC8095.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:42:00 MST</pubDate><s:sport_id>17</s:sport_id><s:story_id>47593</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>