<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://nmstatesports.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>New Mexico State University Athletics</title><link>https://nmstatesports.com/rss.aspx</link><description>Latest news items for New Mexico State University Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://nmstatesports.com/rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>NM State Adds Big Sky Freshman Standout Mark Lavrenov</title><link>https://nmstatesports.com/news/2026/6/2/mens-basketball-nm-state-adds-big-sky-freshman-standout-mark-lavrenov.aspx</link><guid>https://nmstatesports.com/news/2026/6/2/mens-basketball-nm-state-adds-big-sky-freshman-standout-mark-lavrenov.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Mark Lavrenov" src="https://nmstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/6/2/Mark.jpeg" /><br /><br />LAS CRUCES, N.M. - Head Coach Jason Hooten continues to strengthen NM State's 2026-27 roster with the addition of forward Mark Lavrenov, who arrives in Las Cruces following a breakout freshman campaign at Sacramento State.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://nmstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/2/Mark.jpeg" /><media:content url="https://nmstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/2/Mark.jpeg"><media:title>Mark Lavrenov</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://nmstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/2/Mark.jpeg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 2 Jun 2026 10:18:00 MST</pubDate><s:sport_id>8</s:sport_id><s:story_id>47488</s:story_id></item><item><title>NM State Adds Veteran Guard KK Robinson</title><link>https://nmstatesports.com/news/2026/6/1/mens-basketball-nm-state-adds-veteran-guard-kk-robinson.aspx</link><guid>https://nmstatesports.com/news/2026/6/1/mens-basketball-nm-state-adds-veteran-guard-kk-robinson.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="KK Robinson" src="https://nmstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/6/1/convert.jpeg" /><br /><br />LAS CRUCES, N.M. - Head Coach Jason Hooten another addition to the 26-27 squad, this one adding veteran experience to the Aggies' roster with the signing of guard KK Robinson, who joins NM State following collegiate stops at Little Rock, Texas A&M and Arkansas.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://nmstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/1/convert.jpeg" /><media:content url="https://nmstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/1/convert.jpeg"><media:title>KK Robinson</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://nmstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/1/convert.jpeg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 1 Jun 2026 11:13:00 MST</pubDate><s:sport_id>8</s:sport_id><s:story_id>47487</s:story_id></item><item><title>Aggies Conclude Season at NCAA West First Round</title><link>https://nmstatesports.com/news/2026/5/30/track-field-aggies-conclude-season-at-ncaa-west-first-round.aspx</link><guid>https://nmstatesports.com/news/2026/5/30/track-field-aggies-conclude-season-at-ncaa-west-first-round.aspx</guid><category>Track &amp; Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Group photo at the 2026 NCAA West First Round" src="https://nmstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/30/CUS05296.jpg" /><br /><br />FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Following an impressive showing to finish fourth at the 2026 Conference USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships, a quartet of Aggies – all achieving at least one podium finish in Murfreesboro – suited up once more for the Crimson & White at the 2026 NCAA West First Round, hosted by the University of Arkansas.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://nmstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/30/CUS05296.jpg" /><media:content url="https://nmstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/30/CUS05296.jpg"><media:title>Group photo at the 2026 NCAA West First Round</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://nmstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/30/CUS05296.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 21:54:00 MST</pubDate><s:sport_id>12</s:sport_id><s:story_id>47486</s:story_id></item><item><title>Alesha Lane Named CUSA Field Performer of the Meet</title><link>https://nmstatesports.com/news/2026/5/29/track-field-alesha-lane-named-cusa-field-performer-of-the-meet.aspx</link><guid>https://nmstatesports.com/news/2026/5/29/track-field-alesha-lane-named-cusa-field-performer-of-the-meet.aspx</guid><category>Track &amp; Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Alesha Lane standing on the Champion podium at the 2026 CUSA Outdoor T&F Championships " src="https://nmstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/29/CUS07897.jpg" /><br /><br />DALLAS – Awards continue to roll in for NM State following the 2026 Conference USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://nmstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/29/CUS07897.jpg" /><media:content url="https://nmstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/29/CUS07897.jpg"><media:title>Alesha Lane standing on the Champion podium at the 2026 CUSA Outdoor T&amp;F Championships </media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://nmstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/29/CUS07897.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 11:07:00 MST</pubDate><s:sport_id>12</s:sport_id><s:story_id>47485</s:story_id></item><item><title>Conference USA Reveals Kickoff Times and Television Schedule</title><link>https://nmstatesports.com/news/2026/5/27/football-conference-usa-reveals-kickoff-times-and-television-schedule.aspx</link><guid>https://nmstatesports.com/news/2026/5/27/football-conference-usa-reveals-kickoff-times-and-television-schedule.aspx</guid><category>Football</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Aggie Memorial Stadium" src="https://nmstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/3/19/CCSU8278.JPG" /><br /><br />DALLAS – Wednesday morning, the Conference USA office officially released the television schedule along with kickoff times for the 2026 football season. This year, NM State's slate features five night games and five nationally televised contests, including a pair of home midweek matchups.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://nmstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/3/19/CCSU8278.JPG" /><media:content url="https://nmstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/3/19/CCSU8278.JPG"><media:title>Aggie Memorial Stadium</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://nmstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/3/19/CCSU8278.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 13:00:00 MST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>47484</s:story_id></item><item><title>CUSA Football Kickoff to Take Place in Arlington, Texas</title><link>https://nmstatesports.com/news/2026/5/26/cusa-football-kickoff-to-take-place-in-arlington-texas.aspx</link><guid>https://nmstatesports.com/news/2026/5/26/cusa-football-kickoff-to-take-place-in-arlington-texas.aspx</guid><category>Football</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Loews Hotel" src="https://nmstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/26/Emma_Bunch_-_NCAA_Championship_Practice_Round.jpg" /><br /><br />ARLINGTON, Texas – Tuesday morning, the conference office released information surrounding to the 2026 Conference USA Football Kickoff and Media Days. For the upcoming season, the event will take place at Texas Live! Arena and the Loews Arlington Hotel & Convention Center in Arlington, Texas, and is scheduled for Monday-Tuesday, July 20-21.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://nmstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/26/Emma_Bunch_-_NCAA_Championship_Practice_Round.jpg" /><media:content url="https://nmstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/26/Emma_Bunch_-_NCAA_Championship_Practice_Round.jpg"><media:title>Loews Hotel</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://nmstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/26/Emma_Bunch_-_NCAA_Championship_Practice_Round.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 09:33:00 MST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>47483</s:story_id></item><item><title>Emma Bunch Concludes Play at NCAA Championship</title><link>https://nmstatesports.com/news/2026/5/25/womens-golf-emma-bunch-concludes-play-at-ncaa-championship.aspx</link><guid>https://nmstatesports.com/news/2026/5/25/womens-golf-emma-bunch-concludes-play-at-ncaa-championship.aspx</guid><category>Women's Golf</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Emma Bunch" src="https://nmstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/25/Emma_Bunch_-_NCAA_Championship_Practice_Round-81.jpg" /><br /><br />CARLSBAD, N.M. – NM State women's golfer Emma Bunch wrapped up competition at the 2026 NCAA Division I Women's Golf Championship. After 54 holes at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa, Bunch posted a score of 227 (+11) to finish in a tie for 122nd. Bunch's appearance on college golf's biggest stage marked the first time since 2002 that an Aggie competed at the national championship and became just the third woman in program history to qualify as an individual.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://nmstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/25/Emma_Bunch_-_NCAA_Championship_Practice_Round-81.jpg" /><media:content url="https://nmstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/25/Emma_Bunch_-_NCAA_Championship_Practice_Round-81.jpg"><media:title>Emma Bunch</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://nmstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/25/Emma_Bunch_-_NCAA_Championship_Practice_Round-81.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 12:11:00 MST</pubDate><s:sport_id>17</s:sport_id><s:story_id>47482</s:story_id></item><item><title>Emma Bunch to Begin NCAA Women’s Golf Championship on Friday</title><link>https://nmstatesports.com/news/2026/5/21/womens-golf-emma-bunch-to-begin-ncaa-womens-golf-championship-on-friday.aspx</link><guid>https://nmstatesports.com/news/2026/5/21/womens-golf-emma-bunch-to-begin-ncaa-womens-golf-championship-on-friday.aspx</guid><category>Women's Golf</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Emma Bunch" src="https://nmstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/21/Emma_Bunch_-_NCAA_Championship_Practice_Round-32.jpg" /><br /><br />CARLSBAD, Calif. – NM State women's golfer Emma Bunch is slated to begin her quest for a national championship on Friday afternoon as she opens play at the 2026 NCAA Division I Women's Golf Championship at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa's North Course. Bunch is scheduled to tee off at 3:02 p.m. (MDT) for her opening round as she competes alongside 156 individuals.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://nmstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/21/Emma_Bunch_-_NCAA_Championship_Practice_Round-32.jpg" /><media:content url="https://nmstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/21/Emma_Bunch_-_NCAA_Championship_Practice_Round-32.jpg"><media:title>Emma Bunch</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://nmstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/21/Emma_Bunch_-_NCAA_Championship_Practice_Round-32.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:22:00 MST</pubDate><s:sport_id>17</s:sport_id><s:story_id>47481</s:story_id></item><item><title>NM State Strengthens Frontcourt with Adrame Diongue Signing</title><link>https://nmstatesports.com/news/2026/5/21/mens-basketball-nm-state-strengthens-frontcourt-with-adrame-diongue-signing.aspx</link><guid>https://nmstatesports.com/news/2026/5/21/mens-basketball-nm-state-strengthens-frontcourt-with-adrame-diongue-signing.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Adrame Diongue" src="https://nmstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/21/2Nqxdn2kYDH3RBkNT4adSij67i0oV2l3u9aTDg2r_2.JPEG" /><br /><br />LAS CRUCES, N.M. - Head Coach Jason Hooten continues to strengthen NM State's frontcourt with the signing of forward Adrame Diongue, who joins the Aggies after previously competing at Washington State and San Jos&eacute; State.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://nmstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/21/2Nqxdn2kYDH3RBkNT4adSij67i0oV2l3u9aTDg2r_2.JPEG" /><media:content url="https://nmstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/21/2Nqxdn2kYDH3RBkNT4adSij67i0oV2l3u9aTDg2r_2.JPEG"><media:title>Adrame Diongue</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://nmstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/21/2Nqxdn2kYDH3RBkNT4adSij67i0oV2l3u9aTDg2r_2.JPEG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 11:29:00 MST</pubDate><s:sport_id>8</s:sport_id><s:story_id>47480</s:story_id></item><item><title>Emma Bunch Wins Elite Scholar-Athlete Award for NCAA Division I Women’s Golf Championship</title><link>https://nmstatesports.com/news/2026/5/21/womens-golf-emma-bunch-wins-elite-scholar-athlete-award-for-ncaa-division-i-womens-golf-championship.aspx</link><guid>https://nmstatesports.com/news/2026/5/21/womens-golf-emma-bunch-wins-elite-scholar-athlete-award-for-ncaa-division-i-womens-golf-championship.aspx</guid><category>Women's Golf</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Emma Bunch" src="https://nmstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/21/NCAA_AC_20260513_248-2.jpg" /><br /><br />LAS CRUCES, N.M. – Emma Bunch, a senior at New Mexico State University, is the recipient of the Elite Scholar-Athlete award for the 2026 NCAA Division I Women's Golf Championship.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://nmstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/21/NCAA_AC_20260513_248-2.jpg" /><media:content url="https://nmstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/21/NCAA_AC_20260513_248-2.jpg"><media:title>Emma Bunch</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://nmstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/21/NCAA_AC_20260513_248-2.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 10:40:00 MST</pubDate><s:sport_id>17</s:sport_id><s:story_id>47479</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>