NM State Returns to Action at Arizona Tip-Off

Zawdie Jackson & Jason HootenWhat: Game Six

Who: NM State (3-2, 0-0 CUSA) at Pepperdine (1-5, 0-0 WCC)

When: Friday, Nov. 29, 1:30 p.m. MT

Where: Tempe, Ariz. - Mullett Arena (5,000)

THE OPENING TIP

• After a challenging road swing that included losses to Dayton (74-53) and UNLV (72-65), NM State is back on the road, this time heading to neutral territory for the Arizona Tip-Off. The Aggies will face Pepperdine in the opening round of the tournament.

• The Aggies hold a slight edge in the all-time series against the Waves, boasting a 2-1 record dating back to March 16, 1989. The last meeting between the two programs saw NM State claim a 78-72 road victory on December 18, 2009.

THE SECOND GO AROUND

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