Las Cruces Bulletin

NM State men will face UConn in Buffalo in first round of NCAAs

LAS CRUCES, N.M. - Destination: Buffalo, N.Y. Less than 12 hours after capturing the WAC Tournament title, the NM State men's basketball team received their destination and opponent for its … more

From NMSU Athletics | 3/13/22

Going dancing: NM State men punch ticket to NCAA tournament with WAC tourney title

LAS VEGAS - Wracked by sobs, Donnie Tillman was inconsolable as he made his way back to NM State's locker room at The Orleans Arena on Saturday, March 13, 2021. He wasn't the only … more

From NMSU Athletics | 3/13/22

Las Cruces sees season end in heartbreaking fashion with OT loss

The Las Cruces High boys basketball team saw its season come to a heartbreaking end just short of its goal, losing 66-55 to Volcano Vista of Albuquerque in the championship game of the state 5A … more

By Dave Burge | 3/12/22

NM State holds on to beat Grand Canyon in WAC semis

LAS VEGAS - Some memorable battles between NM State and Grand Canyon have graced the court at The Orleans Arena over the last-half decade. Friday night marked the latest postseason … more

From NMSU Athletics | 3/11/22

Mesilla Valley Christian falls to Elida in 1A semifinals

The Mesilla Valley Christian boys basketball team saw its season come to an end with an 86-69 loss to Elida in the semifinals of the state 1A playoffs Friday, March 11, at Bernalillo … more

By Dave Burge | 3/11/22

Update: Las Cruces survives scare in state 5A semifinal

The Las Cruces High boys basketball team survived quite a scare in the state 5A semifinal round and beat Atrisco Heritage Academy 50-45 at the UNM Pit Friday afternoon. The Bulldawgs, now … more

By Dave Burge | 3/11/22

Familiar foes cross paths as NM State battles Grand Canyon in WAC Tournament semis

Armed with the WAC Tournament's top seed as well as the league's Player of the Year, the NM State men's basketball team seeks to punch its ticket to the WAC Tournament title bout for the 10th consecutive time when it takes on Grand Canyon Friday night at 7:00 p.m. MT in the first of two WAC Tournament semifinal games. more

NM State Athletics Release | 3/11/22

NM State to open WAC play with Seattle U

Entering the weekend as winners of eight of their last nine, the NM State baseball team is one of the hottest teams in America. The Aggies look to keep things rolling as they begin Western Athletic Conference play on Friday against Seattle U. more

NM State Athletics Release | 3/11/22

Las Cruces High boys down Sandia in state 5A quarterfinals

The Las Cruces High boys basketball team moved another step closer to achieving its goal of reaching the state 5A championship game for the third year in a row. The Bulldawgs, 30-0 overall, … more

Bulletin report | 3/9/22

Mesilla Valley Christian beats Reserve to advance to 1A final four

Tiny Mesilla Valley Christian is going back to Albuquerque. The SonBlazers, 22-1 overall, beat visiting Reserve 59-40 in the state 1A quarterfinals Wednesday, March 9. MVC, which has just 82 … more

By Dave Burge Las Cruces Bulletin | 3/9/22

Aggies roll rival Lobos in mid-week doubleheader

For the second time in as many weeks the Aggies take down a rival in a mid-week showdown, beating UNM 12-8 and 8-5 in a Tuesday afternoon doubleheader. more

NM State Athletics Release | 3/9/22

NM State women see season end with loss to Lamar in WAC tournament

LAS VEGAS – NM State's season came to a conclusion after falling, 54-65, to seventh-seeded Lamar in the opening round of the 2022 WAC Tournament in Michelob ULTRA Arena inside the Mandalay … more

From NMSU Athletics | 3/8/22

Three Las Cruces area girls teams swept out of playoffs with second-round losses

Three Las Cruces area high-school basketball teams saw their seasons come to an end with road losses in the second round of the 5A playoffs Tuesday, March 8. The fifth-seeded Las Cruces High … more

Bulletin Report | 3/8/22

Aggies survive adversity, win share of WAC title; plus, prep playoff scores

It wasn’t quite how the New Mexico State University men’s basketball team would have scripted it in a perfect world, but they will take the result. more

By Dave Burge | 3/8/22

NM State completes Trinity Forest Invitational

The NM State women’s golf team finished the Trinity Forest Invitational in 14th place. more

NM State Athletics Release | 3/8/22

Allen named WAC player of year; McCants, Rice named to second team

DENVER - Three of the most recognizable faces associated with NM State men's basketball got their hands on some impressive hardware from the Western Athletic Conference. One of them moreso … more

From NMSU Athletics | 3/7/22

NM State begins construction on set of six suites at Pan American Center

An anonymous $2.9 million philanthropic gift has been given to the NMSU Foundation to fund the creation of a section of suites as well as a premium club seating area which will be located on the north end of the Pan American Center. more

NM State Athletics Release | 3/7/22

NM State men earn share of WAC title and No. 1 seed at conference tournament

LAS CRUCES, N.M. - Home games, fans and a certain trophy were noticeably absent from NM State's corner last season. Fast-forward one year, and all three were present and accounted for on the … more

From NMSU Athletics | 3/5/22

Bulldawg boys cruise in opening round of 5A playoffs

The Las Cruces High boys basketball team took care of business in the opening round of the state 5A playoffs and easily advanced with a lopsided victory of visiting Albuquerque High. The … more

Bulletin Report | 3/5/22

Three Las Cruces area girls basketball teams win, advance in opening round of state playoffs

Three Las Cruces area girls’ high-school basketball teams won their first-round games in the state 5A playoffs Friday night and advanced to the second round. No. 5-seeded Las Cruces High … more

Bulletin Report | 3/4/22