New Mexico State vs. Florida International Time, TV & Stream – Jan. 2

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