Las Cruces, N.M. - The two-time defending Western Athletic Conference Champion New Mexico State women's basketball team announced its 2016-17 schedule, featuring 13 home contests.
Head coach Mark Trakh's Aggies return three starters and 10 letterwinners from last year's 26-5 (school record for wins) team that captured their second-consecutive WAC regular season championship (13-1 league record), WAC Tournament title and NCAA Tournament appearance.
Coach Trakh brought in a few new faces on the bench this season as well. Joining the Aggies coaching staff are Jason Glover, Ashley Ford and Blanche Alverson.