NM State Faces Western Kentucky in CUSA Quarterfinals with New Roster and Strong Home Advantage
Aggies face Western Kentucky in CUSA Tournament quarterfinals after finishing regular season on a positive note with two wins. NM State has a new roster this season and will be playing their third game against the Hilltoppers.
The Big PictureNM State transitions to Conference USA with a new roster and underdog projections, aiming to continue their success in tournament play.
By the Numbers- NM State finished the regular season 13-18 overall and 7-9 in conference play.
- NM State has won 10 conference tournament titles since 2006, the second-most in the nation.
- NM State holds an 11-3 home record and leads Conference USA in game attendance with an average of 5,367 fans per contest.
- Jordan Rawls leads the team in assists per game and ranks third in the league in assist to turnover ratio.
- NM State's roster features a balanced offensive effort with eight players averaging between 7.3 and 11.0 points per game.
NM State will need to bring their A-game against a competitive Western Kentucky team in the quarterfinals as they aim to advance further in the CUSA tournament.
Bottom LineNM State faces a challenging match against Western Kentucky in the quarterfinals but will rely on their balanced team effort and home court advantage to make their mark in the tournament.
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