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Middle Tennessee State
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40
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10
86
New Mexico State
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34
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85
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In a thrilling finish, the Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders edged the New Mexico State Aggies 86-85 in an NCAA basketball nail-biter on March 1, 2026. The game was decided by a last-second defensive stop after a furious comeback attempt by the visiting Aggies fell just short. Middle Tennessee State held a seemingly comfortable 10-point lead with under three minutes to play, but New Mexico State rallied with a flurry of three-pointers and steals to cut the deficit to one point in the final seconds. On the final possession, New Mexico State drove to the basket but had their potential game-winning layup heavily contested and missed as the buzzer sounded. The key moment earlier in the game was a technical foul called against New Mexico State's bench during a critical MTSU run, which helped the Blue Raiders build their lead. The victory was crucial for Middle Tennessee State's hopes of finishing the regular season strong, while New Mexico State was left to rue missed opportunities. Both managers praised the competitive spirit, with the MTSU coach calling it "a character win." The starting XIs featured dynamic guards on both sides, leading to a fast-paced and high-scoring contest.

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The Middle Tennessee State vs New Mexico State fixture is part of the NCAA during the 2025-2026 season. Follow live scores, NCAA fixtures, match statistics, NCAA standings and NCAA match results for Middle Tennessee State vs New Mexico State on Tiger Scores 365.

Match Date: Feb 28, 2026

Competition: NCAA

Country: United States

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