Because the undefeated Lancers, who went 14-0 in WAC play, are in the third year of their four-year NCAA transitional period, they won t be going to the NCAA Tournament. Enter Utah Valley.
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New Mexico State’s Shania Harper, left) and Aaliyah Prince put the press on Utah Valley’s Shay Fano during Saturday’s action in Orem, Utah. (NMSU courtesy photo)
OREM, Utah – The New Mexico state women’s basketball team dropped a 56-47 decision to Utah Valley in Western Athletic Conference play at the UCCU Center in Orem on Saturday afternoon.
Both the Aggies (5-10, 3-5 WAC) and Wolverines (8-5, 6-4) played great defense with both teams shooting just 36-percent from the field for the game. Despite the struggles, New Mexico State found itself with a one-point lead, 39-38, heading into the fourth quarter.