Scores of schools have changed conference affiliation over the past century, but the pace has quickened as schools search for more stability and more revenue in the college athletics arms race.

NMSU is on a hot streak, and the Aggies hope to keep it going against another red-hot team in rival UTEP this weekend.

BOTTOM LINE: New Mexico State hosts Louisiana Tech after Christian Cook scored 25 points in New Mexico State’s 75-71 win against the Sam Houston Bearkats.

The Aggies needed someone to make a play to defeat Sam Houston. They got two, and NMSU opens conference play victorious.

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico - Christian Cook scored 25 points as New Mexico State beat Sam Houston 75-71 on Thursday night. Cook shot 8 of 19 from the field, including 2 for 7 from 3-point range, and went ...

The New Mexico State men’s basketball team played its way to a 75-71 win over Sam Houston in its 2024-25 Conference USA ...

The New Mexico State women's topped the Sam Houston Bearkats in its conference opener on the road on Thursday. Molly Kaiser led the Aggies with 29 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists. Fanta Gassama ...

Huefner 5-12 4-5 15, Sakho 7-9 2-5 16, Burns 2-6 1-2 5, Finister 1-9 2-2 4, Wilkerson 5-12 2-2 14, Boykin 5-9 4-6 14, Hammons 1-2 0-0 3. Totals 26-59 15-22 71.

Percentages: FG .441, FT .682. 3-Point Goals: 4-15, .267 (Wilkerson 2-4, Hammons 1-2, Huefner 1-3, Boykin 0-3, Finister 0-3). Team Rebounds: 6. Team Turnovers: None.

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — Christian Cook scored 25 points as New Mexico State beat Sam Houston 75-71 on Thursday night.

The New Mexico State Aggies (7-6, 0-0 CUSA) hope to build on a three-game winning run when they host the Sam Houston Bearkats ...