LAS CRUCES, N.M. – The New Mexico State Aggies continued at home against the Liberty Flames. After a grueling back and forth battle between the squads, the Flames walked away with the win over the Crimson and White, 82-72.
NM State came out of the gate hot with Molly Kaiser who shot 4-for-4 to start the game and tallied the Aggies' first nine points. Kaiser's efforts would help the Aggies stay within striking distance, however, Liberty also leaned on its star, Bella Smuda, who posted eight points during the first period. Late in the quarter, Loes Rozing would knock down her first of two 3-pointers to help the Aggies go into the second quarter with a six point deficit at 22-18 Flames.