LAS CRUCES, N.M. - The New Mexico State women's basketball team (17-6, 9-0) looks to continue their winning ways, as they are currently on a 10-game win streak, into their contest against Western Athletic Conference opponent - the Grand Canyon University Lopes (12-9, 4-4).
On Sunday, Feb. 12, at 2:00 p.m. MT, the Aggies take on the Lopes at the Pan American Center.
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GAMEDAY PROMOTIONS
Sunday afternoon's contest with the Vaqueros will be the Aggies Play 4 Kay pink game in which players/coaches will be sporting pink and fans are encouraged to do the same. The day will also feature a halftime performance by the Razzle Dazzle Dance group.
PACK THE PAN AM
The final home game for NM State will be against the UTRGV Vaqueros on Feb. 18 at 2 p.m. MT. Along with Senior Night, this game will also feature our Pack the Pan Am event in which fans are encouraged to come out and support the Aggies by filling the Pan Am to the brim. All tickets for the event will be sold at $6. To get your tickets in advance, call the Pan American Center ticket office at 575-646-1420.
SCOUTING THE LOPES
Thursday's game will see the Aggies face off against conference rival Grand Canyon University, a team currently sitting at 12-9 overall and 4-4 in the WAC. The Lopes currently hold a two-game losing streak, with their most recent game seeing the team fall to UTRGV, 52-49 on Feb. 9.
GCU is led by redshirt senior, Marina Laramie, a center who is averaging 19.6 points and 7.1 rebounds, after starting in all 16 games she saw action. Two other players on the Lopes are also averaging double digit points as Brie Mobley is putting up 14.9 points, followed by Jessica Gajewski at 12.1.
As a team, GCU is currently being outscored by opponents 65.2-64.6. The Lopes have been able to catch heat, outscoring opponents in the second (358-311) and fourth (377-368) quarters. GCU's ability to grab a lead stems from good ball movement as they lead the WAC in assists per game at 14.6.
NM State currently holds a 7-0 series lead over Grand Canyon, as the team looks to stay unbeaten on Sunday. The last time these two teams faced off was back on Jan. 12, 2017, as the Aggies defeated the Lopes to a score of 81-65, on the Lopes home floor.
THE LEADER OF THE WAC
NM State has dominated in Western Athletic Conference competition as the team is 38-2 in their last 40 conference meetings, including tournament play, with a perfect 8-0 in WAC play this season. New Mexico State women's basketball also proves to be ahead of the WAC competition as they rank in the top-three in 20 of the 21 recorded team statistical categories.
The team's play is featured by leading the conference in seven fields over 22 games, including scoring offense (69.8 PPG), scoring defense (59.0 PPG), scoring margin (+10.8), field goal percentage (.422 FG pct.), three-point field goal defense (.278 3FG pct.), turnover margin (+4.3) and rebounding margin (+2.7).
MOVIN' ON UP
New Mexico State has made their biggest leap in this year's rankings on Monday. College Insider came up with their weekly Mid Major Top-25 poll and the Aggies moved all the way up to number 14 after spending most of the season around the 19 and 20 spot.
LAST TIME OUT FOR THE AGGIES
The last game for NM State saw them continue their winning streak as they took on CSU Bakersfield at home on Feb. 9. In a game which saw the Aggies tie a season-high in rebounds (52), as well as put four Aggies in double-figures, NM State took home a 69-55 victory. This win swept the season series over the Roadrunners.
WHO'S UP NEXT?
The Aggies next contest following Sunday's action will feature the final home game this season for NM State. The team will host the UTRGV Vaqueros on Senior Night during the team's Pack the Pan Am event at 2 p.m. MT on Saturday, Feb. 18.
