MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Looking to halt a three-game slide, NM State (12-9, 5-3) hit the road to take on Middle Tennessee (14-7, 5-3). Despite struggling to score late, a relentless defensive stand in the final minutes proved to be the difference as the Aggies held the Blue Raiders scoreless down the stretch to secure a 61-57 victory and get back on track.
The Blue Raiders wasted no time setting the tone, winning the tip and striking first with a mid-range jumper from their leading scorer, Jestin Porter. However, NM State quickly responded as senior guard Dionte Bostick drove through the lane for a smooth layup to even the score at 2-2.