New Mexico State vs. UTEP Short Report | Oct 18, 2023
Sun Bowl
El Paso, TX
Oct 18, 2023
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Game Recap
The New Mexico State Aggies dominated the UTEP Miners with a final score of 28-7. The Aggies took an early lead with a 10-yard rushing touchdown by Diego Pavia in the first quarter. Despite a brief tie in the second quarter, New Mexico State pulled away in the second half with three more touchdowns.
Diego Pavia was a standout player, contributing significantly on both the ground and through the air. UTEP struggled offensively, managing just one touchdown and failing to sustain drives. Aggies' defense held strong, thwarting UTEP's attempts to close the gap.
Key Plays:
Diego Pavia (New Mexico State Aggies)
Kevin Hurley (UTEP Miners)
Diego Pavia (New Mexico State Aggies)
Diego Pavia (New Mexico State Aggies)
Diego Pavia (New Mexico State Aggies)
Buddha Peleti (New Mexico State Aggies)
Ethan Albertson (New Mexico State Aggies)
Standout Players:
Diego Pavia (New Mexico State Aggies, QB)
Threw for 186 yards and 2 touchdowns, rushed for 96 yards and 2 touchdowns, leading the team to victory.Deion Hankins (UTEP Miners, RB)
Rushed for 120 yards on 16 carries and caught 2 passes for 13 yards, providing a strong offensive effort for UTEP.Thomaz Whitford (New Mexico State Aggies, TE)
Caught 2 touchdown passes, crucial in New Mexico State's offensive execution.Monte Watkins (New Mexico State Aggies, RB)
Rushed for 109 yards on 10 carries, contributing significantly to the ground game.Buddha Peleti (New Mexico State Aggies, LB)
Defensively strong with 2 sacks, including a crucial late-game sack.
Team
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2
3
4
T
New Mexico State Aggies
7
0
14
7
28
UTEP Miners
0
7
0
0
7
