LAS CRUCES, N.M. – After more than a week off from play, NM State returns to the hardwood on Monday, Nov. 24,for a road contest with San Diego. This game kicks off a three-game road stretch for the Aggies, playing a pair of outings in the Big Easy Classic (New Orleans, La.) later this week.

This becomes the second game the Aggies will play in the state of california already this season after opening the year against No. 18 USC on Nov. 4. First tip for Monday’s matchup is scheduled for Noon MT. The game will be streaming on link.

The Aggies are 4-0 all-time against the Toreros, with the last meeting occurring on Dec. 3, 2022 – a 57-52 victory for NM State in [Jody Adams]’ first year with the program.

OPENING TIP

Who: NM State (1-2, 0-0 CUSA) at San Diego (1-4, 0-0 WCC)
Where: Jenny Craig Pavilion (5,100) San Diego, Calif.
When: Monday,Nov. 24 | 12 p.m. MT
Live Stream: Sidearm Sports

LAST TIME OUT

* NM State played host to rivals New Mexico in the lone matchup between the programs this season, falling by a score of 77-45.
* Lucía Yenes led the squad in scoring for the third consecutive game,posting 11 points along with a season-high eight rebounds.
* Junior guard [Emma Christiano] made her first start with the Crimson & White, finishing with ten points, three rebounds and three assists.
* [Lucia Lara] notched a new career high in points, finishing with eight while adding seven rebounds.
* the Aggies tallied 19 turnovers in the contest, a new season low.

LUCIA LA REINA

* Senior forward Lucía Yenes showed out in the Aggies’ season-opening contest against No. 18 USC (Nov. 11), tallying her first collegiate start en route to pouring in a career-high 27 points.
* This became the most by an Aggie against power conference competition since NM State Hall of Famer and three-time All-American Anita Maxwell tallied 27 against No.20 Ole Miss in 1996.
* Through the beginning of the 2025-26 season, she holds the highest single-game scoring output in Conference USA, while leading the conference.

NM State Women’s Basketball Welcomes New Players and Staff

Published: 2025/11/23 22:50:04

FRESH FACES

• NM State returns just 16.6% of their offensive production (365/2,204 total points in 2024-25) and 14.6% of their 3-pointers made (28/192).
• Head Coach Jody Adams and her staff welcomed eight new student-athletes, including five collegiate transfers and three freshmen.
• At the forward positions are newcomers Morane Dossou (Independence CC/Dodge City CC), Iyana Beh (Snow College), Lucia Lara (Mississippi Valley State/Butler CC) and Senoj Jones (Tyler Legacy HS).
• Lara becomes not onyl the second Lucia on the NM State roster (alongside senior forward Lucia Yenes), but is also the third Spaniard on the squad, joining junior forward Marta Guilera and Yenes.
• New to the roster at the guard position are Keira Hudson (Barker College), DeAvion Wilson (C.E. King HS), nikki Stanic (St. Petersburg CC) and Emma christiano (New Mexico highlands).
• Joining the Aggies serves as a homecoming for Christiano, a Las Cruces native who attended Las Cruces High School, where she earned district player of the year honors in 2022.

FRESH FACES (COACHING STAFF EDITION)

• As Head Coach Jody Adams marks her fourth season on the bench for the Crimson & White, she’s bolstered her staff with new additions.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How many new players are on the NM State Women’s Basketball team?

  Eight new student-athletes have joined the team: five transfers and three freshmen.

• Where are the new players coming from?

  The new players come from a variety of junior colleges, high schools, and four-year universities.

• Are there any players returning to their hometown?

  Yes, Emma Christiano is returning to Las Cruces, New Mexico, where she previously attended Las Cruces High School.

• How much offensive production is returning from last season?

  NM State returns just 16.6% of their offensive production and 14.6% of their 3-pointers made from the previous season.

Key Takeaways

• The NM State Women’s Basketball team has undergone significant roster changes.
• Head Coach jody Adams has brought in a mix of experienced transfers and promising freshmen.
• The team features international representation with three players from Spain.
• Emma Christiano returns to her hometown to play for the Aggies.
• The team is relying on these new additions to contribute considerably to offensive production.