New Mexico State Aggies at UTEP Miners
· NCAA Men's Basketball
<span class="badge bg-danger" style="font-size: 1.2em; margin: 5px 0;">Final</span>
62 - 58
62 - 58
New Mexico State holds off UTEP 62-58
UTEP led 33-31 on Paul Thomas' 3 early in the second half, but Aurrecoechea's 3-point play sparked a 13-0 run for an 11-point lead. The Miners closed to within two points three times, the latest at 60-58 on Efe Odigie's jumper with six seconds left, but Terrell Brown iced it with two free throws and Odigie missed 3-point attempt with two seconds to go.
Clayton Henry scored nine points and grabbed five rebounds and Aurrecoechea had six boards for the Aggies (5-1), who were outshot 48 percent to 44 percent, but made 11 of 14 free throws.
Evan Gilyard scored 18 points with nine rebounds and four assists for the Miners (2-4), who trailed 28-26 at halftime. Odigie added 12 points.
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| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 62 - 58 |
| 2nd 0:02 | Shunn Buchanan Defensive Rebound. | 62 - 58 |
| 2nd 0:02 | Efe Odigie missed Three Point Jumper. | 62 - 58 |
| 2nd 0:04 | Terrell Brown made Free Throw. | 62 - 58 |
| 2nd 0:04 | Terrell Brown made Free Throw. | 61 - 58 |
Statistics
 NMSU |
 UTEP |
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|---|---|---|
| 22-50 | FG | 23-48 |
| 44 | Field Goal % | 48 |
| 7-23 | 3PT | 5-14 |
| 30 | Three Point % | 36 |
| 11-14 | FT | 7-14 |
| 79 | Free Throw % | 50 |
| 26 | Rebounds | 32 |
| 8 | Offensive Rebounds | 10 |
| 18 | Defensive Rebounds | 22 |
| 12 | Assists | 9 |
| 4 | Steals | 5 |
| 2 | Blocks | 1 |
| 17 | Turnovers | 21 |
| 1 | Team Turnovers | 2 |
| 17 | Total Turnovers | 21 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 21 | Points Off Turnovers | 17 |
| 6 | Fast Break Points | 4 |
| 28 | Points in Paint | 26 |
| 22 | Fouls | 20 |
| 11 | Largest Lead | 5 |
Game Information
Venue: Don Haskins Center
Location: El Paso, TX
Attendance: 6,106 | Capacity:
Location: El Paso, TX
Attendance: 6,106 | Capacity:
2025-26 Conference USA Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 17-3 | - | 26-8 |
| Sam Houston | 13-7 | 4 | 22-12 |
| Louisiana Tech | 11-9 | 6 | 20-14 |
| Western Kentucky | 11-9 | 6 | 18-14 |
| Middle Tennessee | 11-9 | 6 | 17-15 |
| Kennesaw State | 10-10 | 7 | 21-14 |
| Jacksonville State | 10-10 | 7 | 15-17 |
| New Mexico State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-16 |
| Missouri State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-18 |
| Florida International | 8-12 | 9 | 15-17 |
| UTEP | 7-13 | 8 | 11-20 |
| Delaware | 6-14 | 11 | 10-21 |
2025-26 Mountain West Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah State | 15-5 | - | 29-7 |
| San Diego State | 14-6 | 1 | 22-11 |
| New Mexico | 13-7 | 2 | 26-11 |
| Grand Canyon | 13-7 | 2 | 20-12 |
| Nevada | 12-8 | 3 | 24-13 |
| Boise State | 12-8 | 3 | 20-12 |
| Colorado State | 11-9 | 4 | 21-13 |
| UNLV | 11-9 | 4 | 18-17 |
| Wyoming | 9-11 | 6 | 18-15 |
| Fresno State | 7-13 | 8 | 13-19 |
| San José State | 3-17 | 12 | 9-24 |
| Air Force | 0-20 | 15 | 3-29 |