Box Score LAS CRUCES, N.M. – Following a challenging nine-game non-conference schedule that saw the Aggies go 3-5-1, NM State (4-5-1) kicked off CUSA action the right way, knocking off LA Tech (3-6-1) in a tense 4-3 contest. Gia Valenti got the scoring started in the first half, while Loma McNeese, Ariana Leamons and Shila Rasoul tallied second-half goals to put the Crimson & White on top.
After building up a 2-0 lead early in the second half, it didn't take long for the Bulldogs to equalize, using a penalty kick and another quick score to make it 2-2 game.