LAS CRUCES, N.M. – The defending undisputed Western Athletic Conference Champion, four-consecutive WAC Tournament Champion and WAC leading NM State Aggies (18-9, 9-1) open their final homestand of the regular season starting with CSU Bakersfield (18-7, 12-2) Thursday night at 7 p.m. in the Pan American Center. It's a battle for the lead in the WAC. The Aggies are coming off a 71-41 non-conference loss at Wichita State on Monday, while the 'Runners beat Utah Valley 91-69 in WAC play on Saturday in Bakersfield.
SERIES RECORD: This is the 11th meeting between the Aggies and CSU Bakersfield, with NM State holding a 10-0 series lead.