New Mexico State defeats UTEP 67-63

Aggies improve to 13-13 with victory over Miners

Feb. 22, 2026 at 6:05am

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The New Mexico State Aggies defeated the UTEP Miners 67-63 in a college basketball game. Jemel Jones led the Aggies with 21 points as they improved their record to 13-13 on the season. The Miners fell to 10-17 with the loss.

Why it matters

This was an important conference matchup between two teams looking to improve their records and standings in the college basketball season.

The details

The Aggies were led by Jemel Jones, who scored 21 points in the game. The win improved New Mexico State's record to 13-13 on the season, while the loss dropped UTEP to 10-17.

  • The game was played on February 22, 2026.

The players

Jemel Jones

A player for the New Mexico State Aggies who scored 21 points in the game.

New Mexico State Aggies

The college basketball team that defeated UTEP 67-63.

UTEP Miners

The college basketball team that lost to New Mexico State 67-63.

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The takeaway

This was an important conference win for New Mexico State as they look to improve their record and standings in the college basketball season.