HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – NM State's run at the Conference USA Tournament came to an end tonight as the Aggies (16–16) fell 69–61 to No. 2 seed Sam Houston (22-10) inside Propst Arena in the quarterfinal round.
Both teams battled through a tightly contested opening half, trading scoring runs as neither side was able to create significant separation. NM State generated quality looks early but struggled to find consistent rhythm from beyond the arc, while Sam Houston relied on timely scoring inside to keep the margin narrow. The Bearkats ultimately carried a slim advantage into the halftime break.