NMSU Basketball Achieves Historic 6-0 Start: What’s Fueling Their Success?

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NMSU Basketball Achieves Historic 6-0 Start: What’s Fueling Their Success?

New Mexico State University (NMSU) is celebrating a remarkable achievement in its basketball season, starting with a 6-0 record. This marks the first time the Aggies have opened a season with six straight wins since the 1969-70 season, which also saw them reach the Final Four.

Overview of NMSU’s Historic Start

The Aggies’ impressive streak includes a successful run at the Cancun Challenge and a key victory against Samford. Their three-game series in Texas is set to continue with matchups against South Alabama, Abilene Christian, and Tulsa.

Upcoming Games

December 2: Against South Alabama in Katy
December 6: Against Abilene Christian in Abilene
December 13: Against Tulsa in Frisco

Game by Game Breakdown

Throughout the first six games, several players have stood out, showcasing both offensive talent and defensive prowess.

Adams State (83-72)
- Key Players: Jemel Jones (23 points), Cyr Malonga (16 points), Julius Mims (12 points).
- Defense: Held ASU to under 40% shooting; forced 23 turnovers.
New Mexico Highlands (74-58)
- Key Players: Jones (24 points), Anthony Wrzeszcz (15 points).
- Performance: Strong second-half shooting (59.3%); 21 forced turnovers.
New Mexico (76-68)
- Key Players: Wrzeszcz (16 points), Jones (15 points).
- Result: The Aggies improved their shooting after halftime, achieving a 48.3% rate.
Samford (81-72)
- Key Players: Julius Mims (17 points, 11 rebounds).
- Highlights: Season-best shooting percentage at 54.4% and strong second-half defense.
UC Irvine (57-45)
- Defense: Held UCI to under 30% in both halves, excelling at rebounding (42-25).
- Notable: Jae’Coby Osborne scored 10 points off the bench.
Georgia State (77-58)
- Shooting: Achieved 39.1% from three-point range.
- Contributions: Elijah Elliott and Chris Terrell both scored 11 points off the bench.

Factors Behind Their Success

The Aggies’ success can be attributed to a combination of strong defensive strategies, impressive shooting percentages, and contributions from both starters and bench players. This balanced approach has propelled NMSU to maintain its undefeated status so far this season.