LAS CRUCES, N.M. – The Aggies came back from a two-goal deficit to tie #23 USC, 2-2, in the season opener on Aug. 15, 2024. Kennedy Herrera and Meredith Scott secured the draw, with both goals coming in the final 14 minutes of the match.
USC took an early lead in their debut as members of the Big Ten conference, scoring a goal in the 20th minute by forward Maile Hayes. This was the lone goal scored in the first period of the match.
At the break, the Aggies and Lady Trojans were tied 3-3 on shots, while NM State held a 2-1 advantage in shots on goal and trialed 5-1 on corner kicks.