https://nmstatesports.com/rss.aspxLatest news items for New Mexico State University Athleticsen-us60https://nmstatesports.com/news/2026/11/13/general-white-sands-federal-credit-union-and-nm-state-athletics-announce-historic-pan-american-center-naming-rights-partnership.aspxhttps://nmstatesports.com/news/2026/11/13/general-white-sands-federal-credit-union-and-nm-state-athletics-announce-historic-pan-american-center-naming-rights-partnership.aspxGeneral

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – NM State Athletics announced Friday that White Sands Federal Credit Union has acquired the naming rights to the Pan American Center, Director of Athletics Joe Fields announced. Through the partnership, the longtime home of Aggie men's basketball, women's basketball and volleyball will become White Sands Federal Credit Union Arena at the Pan American Center.]]>White Sands Federal Credit Union Arena at the Pan American Center announcement graphic.Fri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 MST547686https://nmstatesports.com/news/2026/11/13/volleyball-aggies-flip-script-taking-friday-match-with-fiu-in-five-sets.aspxhttps://nmstatesports.com/news/2026/11/13/volleyball-aggies-flip-script-taking-friday-match-with-fiu-in-five-sets.aspxVolleyball

NM State Volleyball opened its final regular-season series of the year with a hard-fought five-set victory over FIU on Friday evening inside the Ocean Bank Convocation Center.]]>Aggies win over FIU in five set thrillerFri, 13 Nov 2026 20:59:00 MST2247691https://nmstatesports.com/news/2026/11/13/cross-country-thomas-croshaw-takes-15th-at-ncaa-mountain-regionals-eyes-spot-at-2026-ncaa-national-championships.aspxhttps://nmstatesports.com/news/2026/11/13/cross-country-thomas-croshaw-takes-15th-at-ncaa-mountain-regionals-eyes-spot-at-2026-ncaa-national-championships.aspxCross Country

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Following a solid showing at the 2026 Conference USA Cross Country Championships in October, NM State returned to action for the NCAA Mountain Regionals, hosted by the University of New Mexico at the UNM North Golf Course. Senior Thomas Croshaw made program history, becoming the first Aggie student-athlete to qualify for the NCAA Cross Country National Championships following a 15th-place finish.]]>Thomas Croshaw #288 of the New Mexico State Aggies celebrates after learning he likely qualified for the NCAA D1 Men's Cross Country National Championships after finishing among the top four individuals not on a qualifying team in the 2026 NCAA D1 Men's and Women's Cross Country Mountain Regional Championships held at the UNM North Golf Course on November 13, 2026 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Croshaw finished 15th individually with a time of 29:34.2. (Photo by Sam Wasson)Fri, 13 Nov 2026 16:48:00 MST247690https://nmstatesports.com/news/2026/11/13/volleyball-katrina-catalan-named-to-cusa-all-academic-team.aspxhttps://nmstatesports.com/news/2026/11/13/volleyball-katrina-catalan-named-to-cusa-all-academic-team.aspxVolleyball

NM State volleyball student-athlete Katrina Catalan has been named to the Conference USA All-Academic Team, the league office announced Friday.]]>Katrina Catalan Named to CUSA All-Academic TeamFri, 13 Nov 2026 11:00:00 MST2247689https://nmstatesports.com/news/2026/11/12/mens-basketball-aggies-come-up-short-in-el-paso.aspxhttps://nmstatesports.com/news/2026/11/12/mens-basketball-aggies-come-up-short-in-el-paso.aspxMen's Basketball

EL PASO, TEXAS – NM State made the trip down Interstate 10 to take on its long-time rival UTEP at GECU Arena at the Don Haskins Center. Behind strong performances from Mark Lavrenov and Jermaine Washington, the Aggies battled back from an eight-point second-half deficit, but came up just short, falling 60-58. This marks the first of two meetings between the Aggies and Miners as they will see each other again in exactly one week in Las Cruces.]]>jwash dribbleThu, 12 Nov 2026 23:29:00 MST847688https://nmstatesports.com/news/2026/11/12/nm-state-volleyball-heads-to-miami-for-final-regular-season-road-trip.aspxhttps://nmstatesports.com/news/2026/11/12/nm-state-volleyball-heads-to-miami-for-final-regular-season-road-trip.aspxVolleyball

NM State heads to Miami, Florida, this weekend for its final road trip of the regular season, taking on FIU in a two-match Conference USA series. The Aggies and Panthers will meet on Friday, Nov. 13, at 4 p.m. MT b]]>NM State heads to FIU for final 2026 season roadtripThu, 12 Nov 2026 21:44:00 MST2247687https://nmstatesports.com/news/2026/11/12/nm-state-athletics-announces-womens-soccer-leadership-change.aspxhttps://nmstatesports.com/news/2026/11/12/nm-state-athletics-announces-womens-soccer-leadership-change.aspxSoccer

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – The Department of Athletics announces that Rob Baarts' contract will not be renewed, marking a transition in the leadership of the women's soccer program.]]>Women's Soccer StadiumThu, 12 Nov 2026 10:30:00 MST1947685https://nmstatesports.com/news/2026/11/11/mens-basketball-aggies-head-to-el-paso-for-battle-of-i-10.aspxhttps://nmstatesports.com/news/2026/11/11/mens-basketball-aggies-head-to-el-paso-for-battle-of-i-10.aspxMen's Basketball

NM State continues its road stretch Thursday, traveling to El Paso to face rival UTEP at the Don Haskins Center. Tip-off is slated for 7 p.m. MT, with coverage available on Mountain West Plus. The Aggies look to bounce back from Saturday's loss at No. 15 Gonzaga and secure their first road win of the season. NM State enters Thursday seeking its second consecutive victory in El Paso.]]>kk drives to basketWed, 11 Nov 2026 16:57:00 MST847684https://nmstatesports.com/news/2026/11/11/soccer-aggies-battle-to-finish-fall-to-flames-in-pk-s.aspxhttps://nmstatesports.com/news/2026/11/11/soccer-aggies-battle-to-finish-fall-to-flames-in-pk-s.aspxSoccer

NEWARK, Del. – Following a quarterfinal victory over FIU at the 2026 Conference USA Women's Soccer Championship, NM State returned to action on Tuesday night, taking on the top-seeded Liberty Flames in semifinal action. Playing to a 1-1 draw through regulation and overtime, the Aggies fell in penalty kicks, 4-3, closing the 2026 season.]]>NM State team huddle following the CUSA Championship semifinal against Liberty (11/10)Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:10:00 MST1947683https://nmstatesports.com/news/2026/11/10/womens-basketball-aggies-shoot-lights-out-in-second-half-to-earn-dominant-win-over-utep.aspxhttps://nmstatesports.com/news/2026/11/10/womens-basketball-aggies-shoot-lights-out-in-second-half-to-earn-dominant-win-over-utep.aspxWomen's Basketball

EL PASO, TEXAS – For the first time in Head Coach Adeniyi Amadou's tenure, NM State battled UTEP in a rivalry matchup. Facing off as conference foes for the past three seasons, the Aggies and Miners met in the Battle of I-10 on Tuesday night as non-conference opponents once again.]]>Stacy Chovino and Aimeé Michel celebrate a 19-point win over UTEP on Nov. 10, 2026Tue, 10 Nov 2026 22:08:00 MST2547682