Clemson players react during the Tigers 79-68 victory over New Mexico State on March 16 at Viejas Arena.
New Mexico State came into the NCAA tournament with a record of 28-5 and on a six-game winning streak.
NMU swept through their conference tournament, and looked like Goliath in the Western Athletic Conference.
On Friday night, the Aggies looked like a 12 seed.
NMU made a run late, but ultimately could not keep up with No. 5 Clemson University, falling 79-68 to get eliminated in the first round of the tournament at Viejas Arena on March 16.