Pacific Tigers face New Mexico State in NIT game

New Mexico State will face Pacific in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) on Thursday night in Stockton, California. The game is set for 9 p.m. EDT. The New Mexico State Aggies have a record of 17 wins and 15 losses, with 10 wins and 9 losses in Conference USA (CUSA). Meanwhile, the Pacific Tigers hold a 15-18 record, including 11 wins and 12 losses in the West Coast Conference (WCC). Pacific has struggled against tougher teams, posting a 5-15 record against opponents with winning records. The Aggies are currently ranked ninth in the CUSA and average 11.6 assists per game, led by Molly Kaiser with 2.4 assists. When it comes to scoring, New Mexico State has managed a field goal percentage of 42.1%, which is higher than the 40.0% that Pacific's opponents have shot this season. The Tigers average 4.3 made three-pointers per game, slightly below the 4.9 that New Mexico State allows. Key players to watch include Elizabeth Elliott of Pacific, who averages 14.2 points and 6.4 rebounds per game. For the Aggies, Kaiser leads with 20.5 points and adds 3.3 rebounds and 2.4 assists. In their last ten games, Pacific has won 4 and lost 6, while New Mexico State has fared better with a record of 6-4. The matchup promises to be an exciting contest as both teams aim to advance in the tournament.