With NMSU coming off an impressive home court win against New Mexico on Saturday, and the Miners coming off a loss at the buzzer to the Lobos, both the Aggies and Miners will meet in the first round of the 2016-17 hoops version of the Battle of I-10.
The Aggies come in as one of the hottest teams in Mid-Major hoops sporting a six game winning streak, and are really finding their stride early on in the season.
Veteran guards Ian Baker, and Braxton Huggins have been leading the charge, providing NMSU with steady guard play, and the ability to knock down the 3-pointer.