The New Mexico State Aggies (8-3, 1-0 CUSA) will attempt to end a three-game road losing streak when they square off against the Florida International Panthers (7-5, 0-1 CUSA) on Friday, January 2, 2026 at Ocean Bank Convocation Center. The contest airs at 12 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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How to Watch New Mexico State vs. Florida International
- Game day: Friday, January 2, 2026
- Game time: 12 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
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New Mexico State 2025-26 Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
44.4 |
248 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
37.2 |
7 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
35.5 |
80 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
28.6 |
69 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
11.0 |
131 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
13.7 |
67 |
Florida International 2025-26 Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
47.0 |
111 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
42.2 |
115 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
35.5 |
80 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
33.8 |
308 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
12.5 |
257 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
15.5 |
17 |
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New Mexico State vs. Florida International Stat Insights
Points
- The Aggies average only 2.2 fewer points than the Panthers allow (79.7).
- When New Mexico State scores more than 79.7, it has a record of 4-0.
- Florida International is 4-0 when allowing less than 77.5 points.
- The Panthers' 88.1 points per game are 22.6 more than the Aggies concede.
- Florida International is 7-5 when posting more than 65.5 points.
- New Mexico State is 8-3 when it allows fewer than 88.1 points.
- The Aggies have 132 more points than their opponents this year (12.0 per game), and the Panthers have 101 more than their opponents (8.4 per game).
Shooting
- The Aggies are making 44.4% of their shots from the field, 2.2% higher than the Panthers concede to opponents (42.2%).
- New Mexico State has a 4-1 straight-up record when shooting higher than 42.2% from the field.
- The Panthers shoot 47.0% from the field, 9.8% higher than the Aggies allow.
- Florida International is 7-4 straight up when shooting higher than 37.2% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Aggies and Panthers rebound at the exact same rate, 35.5 boards per game.
- The Aggies pull down 11.3 offensive rebounds per game, just 0.9 fewer than the Panthers.
- The Panthers are 3-3 overall when they win the battle on the offensive glass. The Aggies are 2-0 when they fall short there.
- New Mexico State is +6.9 in terms of rebounds per game, and Florida International is +1.7.
New Mexico State Upcoming Games
| Date |
Opponent |
Home/Away |
| 1/4/2026 |
Missouri State |
Away |
| 1/8/2026 |
Western Kentucky |
Home |
| 1/10/2026 |
Middle Tennessee |
Home |
Florida International Upcoming Games
| Date |
Opponent |
Home/Away |
| 1/4/2026 |
UTEP |
Home |
| 1/7/2026 |
Jacksonville State |
Away |
| 1/10/2026 |
Missouri State |
Away |