Las Cruces had plenty to cheer about this past weekend as the New Mexico State Aggies kicked off Conference USA play in emphatic fashion, defeating Western Kentucky 34–13 in a performance that impressed fans and analysts alike.

According to the Las Cruces Bulletin, the Aggies shone in all three phases of the game — offense, defense, and special teams — signaling a strong start to conference competition for the home team. The Santa Fe New Mexican confirmed the final score of 34–13, noting that NMSU opened its Conference USA schedule with the convincing road win over the Hilltoppers.

The victory is a meaningful milestone for a program that has worked hard to establish itself in Conference USA, and the all-around effort suggests the Aggies are hitting their stride at just the right time. Fans following the team from Las Cruces had every reason to feel optimistic heading into the heart of the conference schedule.

The good news didn’t stop on the gridiron. Also over the weekend, the NMSU Aggies volleyball squad rallied past Sam Houston in a thrilling five-set match, according to the Las Cruces Bulletin. The comeback win demonstrated the kind of grit and determination that has become a hallmark of Aggie athletics, and it gave volleyball fans in Las Cruces another exciting result to celebrate.

Together, the football and volleyball victories made for a banner weekend for New Mexico State athletics — and for the Las Cruces community that rallies behind its Aggies with pride each and every season. With conference play now underway in both sports, the excitement in Aggie country is only building.

Sources: Las Cruces Bulletin, Santa Fe New Mexican, Las Cruces Bulletin