New Mexico State Defeats Adams State 83-72 in Season Opener
Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 9:00 PM ET · Pan American Center
New Mexico State Aggies 83, Adams State Grizzlies 72, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Adams State Grizzlies vs New Mexico State Aggies?
New Mexico State Aggies beat Adams State Grizzlies 83-72 at Pan American Center on November 4, 2025.
In an exciting season opener, the New Mexico State Aggies triumphed over the Adams State Grizzlies with a final score of 83-72 at the Pan American Center. This victory marks a strong start for the Aggies, who improved their record to 1-0 for the season. New Mexico State's performance was particularly noteworthy given their recent form, where they had been struggling with a record of 5-5 over their last ten games, including a two-game losing streak leading into this match.
The Aggies displayed a solid scoring average of 65.8 points per game while allowing 60.8 points, indicating a balanced approach on both ends of the court. In their last five games prior to this matchup, they averaged 68.8 points scored and 65.8 points allowed, showcasing their ability to compete closely in high-pressure situations. The home record for New Mexico State stands at 2-3, while they have a better away record of 3-2, illustrating their capability to perform in various environments.
Adams State, on the other hand, entered this contest hoping to build momentum from their previous season. However, they faced a challenging opponent in New Mexico State, who capitalized on their home advantage. The Aggies' offense was led by key players, with significant contributions in the second half, including a series of scoring plays that helped them maintain their lead. Notably, Luke Williams made crucial shots, including a jumper and a free throw, while Julius Mims added to the score with multiple free throws, solidifying the Aggies' position as the game progressed.
The market had priced New Mexico State as the clear favorite, with a home win probability of 1.0, reflecting the confidence in their ability to secure a victory in front of their home crowd. The conditions at the Pan American Center were favorable for the Aggies, who were able to leverage their home court to energize their performance.
In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any notable absences for either team, indicating that both squads were likely at full strength for this early-season matchup. This aspect can often play a crucial role in the dynamics of a game, but for this contest, both teams appeared ready to compete at their best.
Overall, this fixture was significant not only as a season opener but also as a demonstration of New Mexico State's potential as they look to improve their standing in the league. The Aggies will look to build on this momentum in their upcoming games, while Adams State will need to regroup and refine their strategy as they continue their season.
Leaders
- PointsJemel Jones23New Mexico State Aggies
- AssistsGabe Pickens5New Mexico State Aggies
- ReboundsJemel Jones9New Mexico State Aggies
- PointsLuke Williams18Adams State Grizzlies
- AssistsLuke Williams4Adams State Grizzlies
- ReboundsEmilek Jallow7Adams State Grizzlies
Recent form
New Mexico State Aggies
Last 10: 5-5Streak L265.8 scored · 60.8 allowed per game2-3 at home
- L77-80at Kennesaw State OwlsMar 13
- L69-76at Sam Houston BearkatsMar 8
- W67-55at Louisiana Tech BulldogsMar 7
- W65-47vs Western Kentucky HilltoppersMar 1
- L66-71vs Middle Tennessee Blue RaidersFeb 28
- W60-49at Kennesaw State OwlsFeb 22
- W61-52at Jacksonville State GamecocksFeb 21
- W76-48vs Florida International PanthersFeb 16
- L54-64vs Liberty FlamesFeb 14
- L63-66vs UTEP MinersFeb 9
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 26-8 | - | 17-3 |
| Sam Houston | 22-12 | 4 | 13-7 |
| Louisiana Tech | 20-14 | 6 | 11-9 |
| Western Kentucky | 18-14 | 6 | 11-9 |
| Middle Tennessee | 17-15 | 6 | 11-9 |
| Kennesaw State | 21-14 | 7 | 10-10 |
| Jacksonville State | 15-17 | 7 | 10-10 |
| New Mexico State | 16-16 | 9 | 8-12 |
| Missouri State | 16-18 | 9 | 8-12 |
| Florida International | 15-17 | 9 | 8-12 |
| UTEP | 11-20 | 8 | 7-13 |
| Delaware | 10-21 | 11 | 6-14 |
Box score
| Stat | Adams State Grizzlies | New Mexico State Aggies |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 21-61 | 28-69 |
| Field goal % | 34 | 41 |
| Three-pointers | 5-25 | 5-15 |
| Three-point % | 20 | 33 |
| Free throws | 25-30 | 22-36 |
| Free throw % | 83 | 61 |
| Rebounds | 39 | 43 |
| Offensive rebounds | 8 | 12 |
| Defensive rebounds | 31 | 31 |
| Assists | 9 | 14 |
| Steals | 7 | 15 |
| Blocks | 14 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 22 | 15 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 16 | 15 |
| Fast-break points | 22 | 28 |
| Points in the paint | 26 | 40 |
| Fouls | 24 | 23 |
| Largest lead | 3 | 20 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half40-58Augustine Ekwe made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half40-59Augustine Ekwe made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half42-59Jerrick Guidry made Layup.
- 2nd Half42-60Elijah Elliott made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half44-60Jayce King made Jumper.
- 2nd Half44-61Jemel Jones made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half44-62Jemel Jones made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half46-62Luke Williams made Layup. Assisted by Jaylen Alexander.
- 2nd Half46-64Cyr Malonga made Dunk. Assisted by Gabe Pickens.
- 2nd Half48-64Luke Williams made Layup.
- 2nd Half48-66Cyr Malonga made Layup.
- 2nd Half50-66Wyatt Helming made Jumper.
- 2nd Half50-67Gabe Pickens made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half50-68Gabe Pickens made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half50-70Elijah Elliott made Jumper.
- 2nd Half52-70Luke Williams made Jumper.
- 2nd Half53-70Jarmell Johnson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half54-70Jarmell Johnson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half55-70Jarmell Johnson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half56-70Jarmell Johnson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half57-70Jarmell Johnson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half58-70Jarmell Johnson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half59-70Ivan Dorn Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half60-70Ivan Dorn Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half60-71Cyr Malonga made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half61-71Luke Williams made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half61-72Chris Terrell made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half63-72Luke Williams made Layup.
- 2nd Half63-73Cyr Malonga made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half63-76Jemel Jones made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Julius Mims.
- 2nd Half65-76Luke Williams made Jumper.
- 2nd Half65-78Cyr Malonga made Dunk. Assisted by Jemel Jones.
- 2nd Half68-78Jaylen Alexander made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Luke Williams.
- 2nd Half70-78Luke Williams made Jumper.
- 2nd Half71-78Luke Williams made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half71-80Julius Mims made Layup. Assisted by Jemel Jones.
- 2nd Half72-80Jarmell Johnson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half72-81Jemel Jones made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half72-82Julius Mims made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half72-83Julius Mims made Free Throw.
Win probability
Above the line favours New Mexico State Aggies, below favours Adams State Grizzlies.
Venue
- Pan American CenterLas Cruces, NM
- Attendance4683
- OfficialsJeb Hartness, Rob Foster, Jason Deering
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