This will be the first meeting between the Miami Hurricanes and New Mexico State. The teams have no common opponent this season. The Aggies enter the game with Miami 10-2. That includes a victory over Illinois.
The Aggies are quietly one of the best mid-majors in the country. They have played in seven of the last 11 NCAA tournaments. Chris Jans is in his first season coaching in Las Cruces. He took over for Paul Weir who left for New Mexico after one season. Weir is the first coach to lead the Aggies and the Lobos.