LAS CRUCES, N.M. - In just over a year as head coach of NM State, Jody Adams landed a key matchup on the first day of the 2023-24 NCAA Women's Basketball season. Not only will the Aggies open the new campaign at home, they will be welcoming a Power Five opponent; the Arizona Wildcats. Head Coach Adia Barnes became one of four coaches to lead their alma mater to a National Championship appearance when she did so in 2021. Arizona finished 22-10 in 2022-23, and 11-7 in Pac-12 play. Adams and the Aggies have made several additions that they hope will bolster their bench, including an entirely new supporting coaching staff.