LAS CRUCES, N.M. – Despite jumping out to an early lead, the Aggies' (7-6, 0-1 WAC) dropped their WAC home opener for the first time since 2008 - falling to league newcomer Southern Utah (9-5, 1-0 WAC) 79-75 on Wednesday night.
NM State was led in scoring by Deshawndre Washington who posted 18 points on the night after finishing with a season-low five points in the win over North Carolina A&T last week. Washington also led the Aggies in rebounding as he pulled down 11 boards to record his third double-double of the season.