New Mexico State Aggies basketball — program history
New Mexico State in Las Cruces competes in Conference USA and has been one of the most consistent mid-major programs in the country. The Aggies have made over 20 NCAA Tournament appearances and have dominated their conference for decades.
The name
The Aggies nickname reflects the university's roots as an agricultural college, with the mascot "Pistol Pete" paying tribute to the ranching culture of southern New Mexico.
Signature moment
The 1970 Final Four appearance, when the Aggies reached the national semifinal and established New Mexico State as a legitimate basketball power.
New Mexico State has long punched above its weight in March, making 23 NCAA Tournament appearances, most recently in 2022 when Teddy Allen's 37 points powered the 12th-seeded Aggies to a first-round upset of UConn.
The New Mexico State Aggies compete in the CUSA and hold an all-time record of 1618–1159 (.583 winning percentage) across 119 recorded seasons dating back to 1904-05. The program has reached 1 Final Four.
Season-by-season results
* Season vacated by the NCAA — absent from the official season table; record computed from the game log and not counted in official totals or rankings.
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