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So close: Aggies come up just short in NCAA Tournament loss

In a defensive struggle, the New Mexico State Aggies upset bid came up just short Saturday in Buffalo, N.Y., falling to the Arkansas Razorbacks, 53-48, in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

The Aggies got 16 points and 12 rebounds from Las Cruces native Johnny McCants and held Arkansas to 27.5% shooting, but also had 19 turnovers.

Check back online later and in Sunday’s Journal for full coverage of the game.


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