ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The Aggies have their first conference win of the year after defeating the Lobos in overtime, 90 to 87.    With 1:01 left in overtime, guard Steven Ashworth drove past New Mexico’s Jaelen House to put up an and-one layup to take the lead 86 to 84. Ashworth missed the free throw, but solid Aggie defense led to a shot-clock violation for New Mexico. After a timeout, Ashworth was fouled and this time redeemed himself at the charity stripe, making both shots.    On the ensuing possession, the Lobos were able to cut the lead to one, 88-87, on an and-one layup by guard Jamal Mashburn Jr. With only eight seconds on the clock, the Aggies passed around until guard Sean Bairstow was fouled. The Australian guard nailed two free throws to ice the game as the Lobos missed a fullcourt prayer in the final two seconds.    “They wouldn’t go away. They’re an excellent squad and they’re guys play well together,” head coach Ryan Odom said. “I thought both teams were extremely competitive.”    Utah State came out with the victory, but it did not look good for the Aggies throughout the first half.    Utah

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The Aggies enter The Pit tonight to take on New Mexico in their second game of conference play. Utah State will play for the first time in the new year after two home games were postponed due to COVID-19. “It will be another good challenge for us on the road and I know our guys are excited to get back out there,” Odom said. The postponements have given the Aggies a chance to heal up and practice according to Odom. He mentioned that forward Justin Bean has especially been able to rehab the ankle injury he sustained at Weber State. “It’s been good for us,” Odom said. “Not necessarily the way that you would hope that you would get it, with two home games canceled, but it is what it is.” The contest tonight will be the Aggies’ first game at The Pit since Feb. 29, 2020. “Obviously some historic games have happened there,” Odom said. “We know it’s a tremendous homecourt advantage and one that we’re excited to be able to play in front of.” New Mexico has also seen a shortage of games as of late due to their Dec. 28 matchup against Colorado State