OREM, Utah – The New Mexico state women's basketball team dropped a 56-47 decision to Utah Valley in Western Athletic Conference play at the UCCU Center in Orem on Saturday afternoon.
Both the Aggies (5-10, 3-5 WAC) and Wolverines (8-5, 6-4) played great defense with both teams shooting just 36-percent from the field for the game. Despite the struggles, NM State found itself with a one-point lead, 39-38, heading into the fourth quarter.
However, Utah Valley shut the Aggies down for the rest of the period and came away with the 56-47 victory. NM State forced 13 turnovers but was outrebounded 38-35 on the afternoon.