The New Mexico State Aggies (6-3, 0-0 CUSA) will try to stop a three-game losing streak when they host the Sam Houston Bearkats (7-3, 0-0 CUSA) on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at Pan American Center. The game airs at 4 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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How to Watch New Mexico State vs. Sam Houston
- Game day: Sunday, December 21, 2025
- Game time: 4 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
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New Mexico State 2025-26 Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
42.4 |
303 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
39.4 |
35 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
33.4 |
174 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
28.4 |
65 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
11.4 |
165 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
13.1 |
106 |
Sam Houston 2025-26 Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
46.0 |
155 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
40.2 |
53 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
38.5 |
21 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
29.4 |
106 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
12.0 |
213 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
12.4 |
152 |
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New Mexico State vs. Sam Houston Stat Insights
Points
- The 73.6 points the Aggies average are just 1.7 fewer than the Bearkats give up.
- New Mexico State is 4-0 when putting more than 75.3 points on the board.
- Sam Houston is 5-0 when conceding less than 73.6 points.
- The Bearkats average 86.2 points, 18.4 more than the Aggies concede.
- Sam Houston is 7-3 when scoring over 67.8 points.
- New Mexico State's record is 6-3 when it gives up fewer than 86.2 points.
- The Aggies have totaled 52 more points than their opponents this year (5.8 per game), and the Bearkats have also outscored their opponents, by 109 (10.9 per game).
Shooting
- The Aggies are making 42.4% of their shots from the field, 2.2% higher than the Bearkats concede to opponents (40.2%).
- New Mexico State has a 4-2 straight-up record when shooting higher than 40.2% from the field.
- The Bearkats shoot 46.0% from the field, 6.6% higher than the Aggies allow.
- Sam Houston is 7-3 straight up when shooting better than 39.4% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Aggies pull down 33.4 boards per game, 5.1 fewer than the Bearkats.
- When Sam Houston has a rebounding advantage, it is 7-0. When recording fewer boards, New Mexico State is 1-1.
- The Aggies pull down 11 offensive rebounds per game, 1.8 fewer than the Bearkats.
- The Bearkats are 5-0 overall when they win the battle on the offensive glass. The Aggies are 1-0 when they fall short there.
- New Mexico State is +5.0 in terms of rebounds per game, and Sam Houston is +9.1.
New Mexico State Upcoming Games
| Date |
Opponent |
Home/Away |
| 12/28/2025 |
Southwest (NM) |
Home |
| 1/2/2026 |
Florida International |
Away |
| 1/4/2026 |
Missouri State |
Away |
Sam Houston Upcoming Games
| Date |
Opponent |
Home/Away |
| 12/28/2025 |
Biblical Studies-Houston |
Home |
| 1/2/2026 |
Western Kentucky |
Away |
| 1/4/2026 |
Middle Tennessee |
Away |