https://nmstatesports.com/rss.aspxLatest news items for New Mexico State University Athleticsen-us60https://nmstatesports.com/news/2026/8/24/football-aggies-open-2026-campaign-at-florida-state.aspxhttps://nmstatesports.com/news/2026/8/24/football-aggies-open-2026-campaign-at-florida-state.aspxFootball

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – NM State officially kicks off the 2026 season as they travel to Tallahassee, Fla., for a Week 0 matchup at Florida State. This will serve as the second time that the Aggies and Seminoles meet on the gridiron and represents the first time the Aggies open the season on the road since 2019.]]>Tony SanchezMon, 24 Aug 2026 09:47:00 MST447536https://nmstatesports.com/news/2026/8/23/soccer-nm-state-stumbles-in-home-match-with-long-beach-state.aspxhttps://nmstatesports.com/news/2026/8/23/soccer-nm-state-stumbles-in-home-match-with-long-beach-state.aspxSoccer

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – Coming off their first win of the season against Abilene Christian, NM State returned home on Sunday night for a meeting with Long Beach State.]]>Zoey Gist going for the ball against Long Beach State (8/23)Sun, 23 Aug 2026 22:34:00 MST1947535https://nmstatesports.com/news/2026/8/22/soccer-nm-state-hosts-long-beach-state-in-sunday-night-showdown.aspxhttps://nmstatesports.com/news/2026/8/22/soccer-nm-state-hosts-long-beach-state-in-sunday-night-showdown.aspxSoccer

]]>NM State crowd vs. Arizona State (8/12)Sat, 22 Aug 2026 20:29:00 MST1947534https://nmstatesports.com/news/2026/8/21/womens-swimming-and-diving-nm-state-swim-dive-announces-2026-2027-schedule.aspxhttps://nmstatesports.com/news/2026/8/21/womens-swimming-and-diving-nm-state-swim-dive-announces-2026-2027-schedule.aspxWomen's Swimming and Diving

NM State Swim & Dive has announced its 2026-27 schedule as the Aggies prepare for another season under head coach Rick Pratt.]]>Swim & dive schedule releaseFri, 21 Aug 2026 12:30:00 MST2047533https://nmstatesports.com/news/2026/8/21/mens-basketball-aggies-announce-addition-of-stephon-payne.aspxhttps://nmstatesports.com/news/2026/8/21/mens-basketball-aggies-announce-addition-of-stephon-payne.aspxMen's Basketball

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – NM State men's basketball announced Friday the addition of fifth-year forward Stephon Payne, a skilled front court athlete who spent the 2025-26 season at Seton Hall.]]>Stephon Payne CroppedFri, 21 Aug 2026 08:00:00 MST847531https://nmstatesports.com/news/2026/8/20/soccer-aggies-tally-shutout-victory-in-abilene.aspxhttps://nmstatesports.com/news/2026/8/20/soccer-aggies-tally-shutout-victory-in-abilene.aspxSoccer

ABILENE, Texas – NM State returned to action on Thursday night, visiting the Abilene Christian Wildcats for its second consecutive road match.]]>Esme Arenas dribbling the ball against Abilene Christian (8/20)Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:32:00 MST1947532https://nmstatesports.com/news/2026/8/20/maggie-lightheart-named-to-2026-cusa-volleyball-preseason-team.aspxhttps://nmstatesports.com/news/2026/8/20/maggie-lightheart-named-to-2026-cusa-volleyball-preseason-team.aspxVolleyball

On Thursday, Conference USA unveiled its 2026 Preseason Volleyball Awards and  Preseason Team. NM State is predicted to finish tied for third in a poll conducted by each of the league's 10 head coaches. In the same poll, Maggie Lightheart claimed one of the 12 spots on the All-CUSA Preseason Team.]]>Maggie Lightheart named to 2026 CUSA Preseason TeamThu, 20 Aug 2026 11:03:00 MST2247530https://nmstatesports.com/news/2026/8/19/soccer-aggies-wildcats-set-to-clash-in-abilene.aspxhttps://nmstatesports.com/news/2026/8/19/soccer-aggies-wildcats-set-to-clash-in-abilene.aspxSoccer

]]>Karolanne Lafortune collecting a ball against Arizona State (8/12)Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:51:00 MST1947529https://nmstatesports.com/news/2026/8/16/general-nm-state-athletics-coaches-show-returns.aspxhttps://nmstatesports.com/news/2026/8/16/general-nm-state-athletics-coaches-show-returns.aspxGeneral

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – NM State Athletics, Van Wagner and Rudy's "Country Store" and BBQ have announced the return of the NM State Coaches Show for the 2026-27 academic year. The 27-episode season is set to kick off on Monday, August 17, at 6:00 p.m. at Rudy's BBQ, located at 1020 North Telshor Blvd. in Las Cruces.]]>Rudy's Country StoreSun, 16 Aug 2026 08:00:00 MST547528https://nmstatesports.com/news/2026/8/15/soccer-nm-state-drops-road-contest-in-tucson.aspxhttps://nmstatesports.com/news/2026/8/15/soccer-nm-state-drops-road-contest-in-tucson.aspxSoccer

Tucson, Ariz. – Taking to the road for the first time in 2026, NM State visited the University of Arizona Wildcats.]]>Crowd shot during a game against Arizona State (8/12)Sat, 15 Aug 2026 22:43:00 MST1947527