New mexico state athletics

New Mexico State University (NMSU) Athletics!

New Mexico State University is a member of the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) and has a rich tradition of athletic excellence. Here are some key facts about NMSU Athletics:

Sports Teams:

  1. Football: The Aggies football team competes in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) and plays their home games at Aggie Memorial Stadium.
  2. Men's Basketball: The Aggies men's basketball team has won two WAC championships and has appeared in the NCAA Tournament three times.
  3. Women's Basketball: The Aggies women's basketball team has won three WAC championships and has appeared in the NCAA Tournament twice.
  4. Baseball: The Aggies baseball team has won two WAC championships and has appeared in the NCAA Tournament three times.
  5. Softball: The Aggies softball team has won two WAC championships and has appeared in the NCAA Tournament twice.
  6. Volleyball: The Aggies volleyball team has won two WAC championships and has appeared in the NCAA Tournament twice.
  7. Cross Country: The Aggies cross country team has won several WAC championships and has appeared in the NCAA Championships.
  8. Track and Field: The Aggies track and field team has won several WAC championships and has produced several NCAA champions.

Facilities:

  1. Aggie Memorial Stadium (Football): A 30,000-seat stadium located on the NMSU campus.
  2. Pan American Center (Basketball, Volleyball): A 8,500-seat arena located on the NMSU campus.
  3. Presley Askew Field (Baseball): A 3,500-seat stadium located on the NMSU campus.
  4. NMSU Softball Complex (Softball): A 500-seat stadium located on the NMSU campus.
  5. NMSU Track and Field Complex (Track and Field): A 1,000-seat stadium located on the NMSU campus.

Rivals:

  1. New Mexico Lobos: NMSU's biggest rival is the University of New Mexico, with whom they compete in the Rio Grande Rivalry.
  2. UTEP Miners: NMSU also has a rivalry with the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP).

Notable Alumni:

  1. Bob Armstrong (Football): A former NFL player and coach who played for the Aggies from 1965-1968.
  2. Steve Alford (Basketball): A former Aggies basketball player and coach who led the team to the NCAA Tournament in 1992.
  3. Mike Weisberg (Baseball): A former Aggies baseball player who was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in 1985.

Traditions:

  1. The Aggie War Cry: A pre-game tradition where the team and fans chant "Aggie, Aggie, Aggie" to get pumped up for the game.
  2. The Aggie Fight Song: A song played during games and other events to get the crowd excited.
  3. The Aggie Alma Mater: A song sung during graduation ceremonies and other special events.

I hope this information helps!