LAS CRUCES, N.M. – New year, same mindset. Opening 2026 in Las Cruces, NM State (4-8) begins Conference USA play as it hosts the Liberty Lady Flames (6-5) on Friday, Jan. 2. Tip-off is set for 6 p.m. MT from the Pan American Center, with the game streaming live on ESPN+, with live stats available here.
The Aggies trail the all-time series with the Lady Flames 5-0, with all meetings taking place in the past two seasons – both programs' first two seasons in Conference USA.
OPENING TIP
Who: NM State (4-8) vs.