KATY, Texas – Despite a resilient effort and a season-best performance from its bench, NM State (6-1) suffered its first defeat of the year on today, falling 77-75 to South Alabama (8-1) inside the Merrell Center.
NM State came out strong in the opening half, using a burst of defensive activity and sharp perimeter shooting to build rhythm. Midway through the period, the Aggies strung together their largest run of the night – an 11-0 surge sparked by back-to-back threes from Elijah Elliott and punctuated by another triple from Elliott off a Chris Terrell steal.