NM State Beats WKU in CUSA Home Opener

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Sydnee JohnsonMiddle TennesseeLAS CRUCES, N.M. – The NM State Aggies won their first Conference USA match of the season against Western Kentucky 2-1 on Thursday, Sept. 26. Loma McNeese scored the first goal of the night which etched her name in the Aggie record book as she is now the all-time leader in points with 63.

NM State forced the issue early on and was rewarded with a corner kick in the first minute of the match. Six minutes later, Janae Shaklee would be credited with the game's first shot attempt, however, her shot would sail over the crossbar.

Mya Gonzales nearly came up with the Aggies' first goal in the 25th minute, however, WKU goalie Maddie Davis earned her first save…