Key Highlights
- But the Flames (14-3, 6-0) quickly retook the lead with a two-point bucket on its next possession 19 seconds later and never trailed again in a 72-71 defeat for the Aggies. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe second half was owned by NM State, which outscored Liberty 42-27 after halftime on a 48.6% second-half shooting mark.
- Anthony Wrzeszcz, whose layup tied the game at 60-60, made four 3-pointers, including one with 1:28 to go that cut the Aggies' deficit to 70-69.
- NM State also didn't allow the Flames to make a field goal in the last 2:26 of play. But the Aggies couldn't finish the job in what was a wild finish in a wild contest.
- That means NM State will still be looking for its first road win of the season when it faces Delaware at noon on Saturday, Jan.
- 17, on the road.