NCAA Tournament March Madness
#121 New Mexico St
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Projection: likely out
New Mexico State's tournament hopes hinge on its inconsistent performance this season, marked by a mix of strong wins and troubling losses. A notable victory against New Mexico showcases their potential when firing on all cylinders, but losses to Dayton and Pepperdine reveal a vulnerability against higher-tier programs. Furthermore, their offensive struggles, particularly reflected in their computer rankings, need addressing. Upcoming games against teams like Liberty and UTEP will be crucial; winning these could solidify their status, while dropping these matchups could further undermine their case. Consistency in both offense and defense will be critical if they aim to secure an automatic qualification.
| Date | Opponent | Ranking | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/9 | @Utah Tech | 287 | W75-63 |
| 11/14 | TAM C. Christi | 144 | W83-82 |
| 11/20 | @Dayton | 73 | L74-53 |
| 11/23 | @UNLV | 99 | L72-65 |
| 11/29 | (N)Pepperdine | 205 | L82-70 |
| 11/30 | (N)Bowling Green | 288 | L61-60 |
| 12/4 | Abilene Chr | 255 | L78-70 |
| 12/7 | @New Mexico | 51 | W89-83 |
| 12/12 | @Texas | 39 | L91-67 |
| 12/16 | Southern Utah | 247 | W72-69 |
| 1/2 | Sam Houston St | 172 | W75-71 |
| 1/4 | Louisiana Tech | 127 | W78-48 |
| 1/11 | @UTEP | 128 | W85-57 |
| 1/16 | @Florida Intl | 232 | W59-52 |
| 1/18 | @Liberty | 81 | L68-60 |
| 1/23 | Kennesaw | 187 | 58% |
| 1/25 | Jacksonville St | 150 | 55% |
| 1/30 | @MTSU | 101 | 44% |
| 2/1 | @WKU | 136 | 47% |
| 2/8 | UTEP | 128 | 54% |
| 2/13 | Liberty | 81 | 49% |
| 2/15 | Florida Intl | 232 | 61% |
| 2/20 | @Jacksonville St | 150 | 47% |
| 2/22 | @Kennesaw | 187 | 50% |
| 2/27 | MTSU | 101 | 52% |
| 3/1 | WKU | 136 | 55% |
| 3/6 | @Louisiana Tech | 127 | 46% |
| 3/8 | @Sam Houston St | 172 | 49% |