New mexico state university athletics
New Mexico State University (NMSU) athletics, also known as the Aggies, is the athletic program of New Mexico State University, located in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The university's athletic teams compete in the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) at the Division I level.
Here are some key facts about NMSU athletics:
Sports Teams:
- Football: The Aggies football team plays at Aggie Memorial Stadium, which has a seating capacity of approximately 30,000.
- Men's Basketball: The Aggies men's basketball team plays at the Pan American Center, which has a seating capacity of approximately 8,500.
- Women's Basketball: The Aggies women's basketball team also plays at the Pan American Center.
- Baseball: The Aggies baseball team plays at Presley Askew Field, which has a seating capacity of approximately 2,500.
- Softball: The Aggies softball team plays at the NMSU Softball Complex, which has a seating capacity of approximately 500.
- Volleyball: The Aggies volleyball team plays at the Pan American Center.
- Cross Country: The Aggies cross country team competes in the WAC championships.
- Track and Field: The Aggies track and field team competes in the WAC championships.
- Golf: The Aggies golf team competes in the WAC championships.
- Tennis: The Aggies tennis team competes in the WAC championships.
Conference Championships:
- Football: 1 WAC championship (2007)
- Men's Basketball: 2 WAC championships (1970, 1971)
- Women's Basketball: 1 WAC championship (2011)
- Baseball: 2 WAC championships (1993, 1994)
- Softball: 1 WAC championship (2013)
- Volleyball: 1 WAC championship (2014)
- Cross Country: 1 WAC championship (2015)
- Track and Field: 1 WAC championship (2016)
- Golf: 1 WAC championship (2017)
- Tennis: 1 WAC championship (2018)
Notable Alumni:
- Basketball: Sam Lacey (NBA player), Herb Pope (NBA player), and Justin Harris (NBA player)
- Football: Brian Urlacher (NFL player), and Tony Hill (NFL player)
- Baseball: Mike Hampton (MLB player), and Brian Anderson (MLB player)
Rivals:
- New Mexico Lobos (in-state rival)
- UTEP Miners (border rival)
- Utah State Aggies (WAC rival)
Athletic Director:
- Mario Moccia (since 2018)
School Colors:
- Green and White
Mascot:
- Pistol Pete
Fight Song:
- "Go, You Aggies!"
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