New Mexico State Women’s Basketball Claims Victory Over UTEP in Battle of I-10 Opener
New Mexico State women's basketball defeated UTEP 69-50 in the first Battle of I-10 game of the season at the Don Haskins Center in El Paso.
El Paso, TX, November 10, 2026 — The New Mexico State Aggies women’s basketball team secured a decisive victory against the UTEP Miners in the opening contest of their annual Battle of I-10 series. The Aggies defeated the Miners with a final score of 69-50.
The game took place at the Don Haskins Center, located in El Paso, Texas, marking the first encounter between the two programs in this season’s rivalry matchup. The Battle of I-10 is a long-standing athletic and academic rivalry between New Mexico State University and the University of Texas at El Paso.
New Mexico State established control during the game, ultimately outscoring UTEP by a margin of 19 points. The specific details regarding game progression, individual player performances, or statistical leaders were not provided in the summary. The outcome signifies an early advantage for the Aggies in this year’s series.
The contest was played on UTEP’s home court, adding a layer of challenge for the visiting Aggies. This victory sets a positive tone for New Mexico State in the competitive series, while UTEP will look to regroup and potentially challenge for future matchups in the rivalry.
Further details regarding the game’s statistics, key plays, or player contributions were not available in the provided information. The result stands as a clear win for the New Mexico State women’s basketball program in their first conference or rivalry game of the season.
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