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NM State’s 2-1 quarterfinal upset of FIU sets up a quick-turnaround semifinal against top-seeded Liberty on Tuesday. The Aggies are seeking their first Conference USA championship game appearance since 2023; Liberty arrives on a 14-match unbeaten streak and won the teams’ October meeting, 2-0.

By the Numbers
  • NM State: 5-11-3 overall; 3-4-1 in Conference USA.
  • Liberty: 15-2-2 overall; 7-0-1 in Conference USA.
  • Liberty’s unbeaten streak: 14 matches (13-0-1).
  • Kickoff: Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 5 p.m. MT.
Yes, But

NM State has won three of its last four matches and advanced as the lone lower-seeded team in the quarterfinals. But Liberty is the tournament’s top seed, has yet to lose in 14 matches and already beat the Aggies this season.

What's Next

A victory would send NM State to the CUSA title game for the first time since 2023. The other semifinal pits No. 2 WKU against No. 3 Delaware.

Bottom Line

The Aggies have momentum from their FIU upset, but reaching the final means overcoming the tournament favorite on a short turnaround.