NM State rallied to tie Western Kentucky early in the second half, but a late Hilltoppers goal handed the Aggies a 2-1 loss in their final regular-season road game. Sydnee Johnson scored her first goal of the season; NM State now returns home for its regular-season finale against Jacksonville State.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: WKU 2, NM State 1.
  • NM State finished 2-6 on the road, including 1-3 in Conference USA road games.
  • Johnson scored in the 50th minute for her first goal of the season and eighth of her career.
  • WKU’s winner came with just over 10 minutes remaining.
What's Next

NM State hosts Jacksonville State on Saturday, Oct. 31, at 4 p.m. MT in its final match of the regular season. The Aggies are 4-0-1 all-time against the Gamecocks; the match will stream on ESPN+.

Bottom Line

Johnson’s equalizer gave NM State a chance, but the Aggies couldn’t turn the momentum into a result. They’ll close the regular season at home against a Jacksonville State team they have yet to lose to.