- Matchup: Kennesaw State Owls vs New Mexico State Aggies
- Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026
- Venue: Pan American Center, Las Cruces, NM
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The New Mexico State Aggies (13-15) are set to square off against the Kennesaw State Owls (18-11) at the Pan American Center this Saturday.
In their last outing, the Kennesaw State Owls triumphed over Delaware with a final score of 90-82. The Owls were assessed 21 personal fouls compared to 20 for Delaware. They successfully converted 11 out of 24 attempts from three-point range. Meanwhile, Delaware boasted a stellar free throw performance, hitting 25 of 26 attempts for a 96.2% rate. The Blue Hens collected 16 rebounds (2 offensive and 14 defensive) but failed to record a block. Delaware also managed 11 assists and 10 steals during the contest. Defensively, Kennesaw State permitted their adversaries to shoot 46.0% from the field, with Delaware making 23 of 50 attempts. Kennesaw State totaled 19 assists, forced 11 turnovers, and secured 7 steals. On the boards, the Owls accumulated 28 rebounds, including 8 offensive ones. At the free throw line, Kennesaw State converted 22 out of 31 attempts, achieving a 71.0% rate. They ended the game shooting 56.9% from the field (29 of 51) and made 10 of their 23 three-point attempts.
Jaden Harris had a noteworthy performance, shooting 54.5% from the floor and contributing 5 assists while logging 35 minutes. He scored 22 points on 6 of 11 shooting.
Kennesaw State enters this matchup with a record of 18-11 for the season. The team averages an impressive 84.2 points per game (27th in the nation) with a field goal percentage of 44.8%. They excel in three-point shooting, hitting 35.7% of their attempts (287 of 805) and 68.8% from the free throw line. Collectively, the Owls capture 40.7 rebounds per game and have recorded a total of 427 assists this year, ranking 173rd nationally. The team averages 12.0 turnovers and commits 20.1 personal fouls per game.
On defense, Kennesaw State is forcing 12.3 turnovers per game and drawing 19.8 fouls. They currently rank 31st in Division 1 for assists allowed, conceding 336 throughout the season. The Owls are limiting opponents to a shooting percentage of 40.8% (701 of 1,717) and relinquishing an average of 34.8 rebounds per game. They allow 34.2% shooting from beyond the arc and rank 243rd nationally for points allowed per game (76.2).
The last game for the New Mexico State Aggies resulted in a narrow loss, falling 86-85 against MTSU. In that match, the Aggies secured 18 defensive rebounds and 14 offensive boards, totaling 32. They committed 7 turnovers while recording 9 steals. MTSU accumulated 14 personal fouls, enabling the Aggies to attempt 16 free throws, converting 12 for a 75.0% accuracy. From three-point distance, New Mexico State made 7 of 25 shots (28.0%) and finished the game with a 44.6% field goal percentage, scoring 33 out of 74 attempts. Defensively, they allowed MTSU to shoot 50.9%, with 29 field goals made from 57 attempts. The Aggies restricted their opponents’ three-point shooting to 31.8%, allowing 7 out of 22 attempts and posting a free throw accuracy of 77.8% (21 of 27). Despite a solid rebounding effort, New Mexico State permitted MTSU a total of 34 rebounds, including 9 on the offensive end.
Jemel Jones was a standout performer for the Aggies, scoring 34 points in 39 minutes and adding 1 assist. He shot 54.2% from the field, converting 13 of 24 attempts and grabbing 7 rebounds.
Current season stats for New Mexico State show a 13-15 record. They are settling for 43.3% shooting from the field, placing them 295th in the nation. The Aggies have accumulated a total of 2,118 points this season, averaging 75.6 points per game while capturing 37.6 rebounds per contest. Their assist total averages 13.5 per game (217th in the nation), and they are committing 10.5 turnovers per game while averaging 19.6 fouls. The team shoots 73.1% from the charity stripe.
On the defensive end, the Aggies allow 72.1 points per game, ranking 129th in college basketball. They force 11.2 turnovers per game and limit opposing teams to a field goal percentage of 41.4% (43rd in college). Their perimeter defense concedes 31.4% shooting (212 of 675) and allows 73.8% from the free throw line. They permit an average of 11.3 assists and 34.9 rebounds per game, ranking 34th and 221st in Division 1.
Who emerges victorious in tonight’s NCAA showdown against the spread?
Prediction: Back New Mexico State
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