Aggies Struggle in Second Half, Fall to Western Kentucky

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Team HuddleBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Looking to build momentum following a much-needed win over Middle Tennessee, NM State (12-10, 5-4) entered E.A. Diddle Arena aiming for another key road victory. Despite a competitive first half, the Aggies ultimately fell 101-69 to Western Kentucky (14-8, 5-4).

The Hilltoppers struck first with a quick layup from Khristian Lander, but the Aggies responded on the next possession as graduate forward Peter Filipovity sank two free throws to even the score 2-2.

NM State continued to battle early, with freshman Gabe Pickens converting a pair of free throws to give the Aggies a 12-9 lead with 13:49 remaining in the first half - their largest advantage of…