LAS CRUCES, N.M. – Winning isn’t easy, but it sure is fun. After NM State built up a 17-point lead, a late fourth quarter rally from the Lady Techsters sent the game to overtime. With star guard Molly Kaiser on the bench with five fouls, the duo of Sabou Gueye and Jaila Harding powered the Aggies throughout the extra period, securing a 66-64 victory. With the win, NM State improved to 9-10 on the season and 3-3 in CUSA play, securing its second straight win and third victory in four contests.
First Quarter
After securing the opening tip, Jaila Harding collected the first points of the game, knocking down a 3-pointer from the left wing. This would be the start of a lightning-fast 10-0 run to begin the game for NM State, forcing a Louisiana Tech timeout less than two minutes into the contest. The Aggies swelled the start to 12-0 before LA Tech logged its first points three and a half minutes into the game. Led by a pair of baskets by Anja Bukvic, the Lady Techsters battled back to make it a one-possession game with 3:04 left in the initial frame.