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Aug 22, 2024 | 
nature.com | Lizzie Roeble |Patrick Weigelt |Holger Kreft |Matthew L. Knope |Jennifer R. Mandel |Rampal Etienne
AbstractThe megadiverse plant family Asteraceae forms an iconic component of island floras including many spectacular radiations, but a global picture of its insular diversity is lacking. Here, we uncover the global biogeographical and evolutionary patterns of Asteraceae on islands to reveal the magnitude and potential causes of their evolutionary success.
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Apr 10, 2024 | 
ktsm.com | Matthew L. Knope
LAS CRUCES, N.M. – Just 48 hours after completing their weekend series at Jacksonville State, the Aggies returned to Las Cruces for a doubleheader matchup with (RV) Arizona. The Wildcats swept the afternoon set, improving to 26-12-1 overall. NM State has now fallen in five of six, moving to 21-17 on the season.
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Jan 27, 2024 | 
news.yahoo.com | Matthew L. Knope
LAS CRUCES, N.M. – Winning isn’t easy, but it sure is fun. After NM State built up a 17-point lead, a late fourth quarter rally from the Lady Techsters sent the game to overtime. With star guard on the bench with five fouls, the duo of and powered the Aggies throughout the extra period, securing a 66-64 victory. With the win, NM State improved to 9-10 on the season and 3-3 in CUSA play, securing its second straight win and third victory in four contests.
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Jan 27, 2024 | 
ktsm.com | Matthew L. Knope
LAS CRUCES, N.M. – Winning isn’t easy, but it sure is fun. After NM State built up a 17-point lead, a late fourth quarter rally from the Lady Techsters sent the game to overtime. With star guard Molly Kaiser on the bench with five fouls, the duo of Sabou Gueye and Jaila Harding powered the Aggies throughout the extra period, securing a 66-64 victory. With the win, NM State improved to 9-10 on the season and 3-3 in CUSA play, securing its second straight win and third victory in four contests.
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Jan 21, 2024 | 
ktsm.com | Matthew L. Knope
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – On a snowy Saturday afternoon, the Aggies’ offense started out cold and was never able to recover. CUSA’s first-place team, Middle Tennessee (14-4, 4-0), took control just minutes into the game and didn’t look back. Molly Kaiser led all Aggies with 11 points, but NM State (7-10) ultimately fell 85-48 and fell to 1-3 in conference play. First QuarterNM State recorded the first basket of the game, and as was the case against Western Kentucky, Fanta Gassama was the contributor.
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Jan 21, 2024 | 
news.yahoo.com | Matthew L. Knope
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – On a snowy Saturday afternoon, the Aggies’ offense started out cold and was never able to recover. CUSA’s first-place team, Middle Tennessee (14-4, 4-0), took control just minutes into the game and didn’t look back. led all Aggies with 11 points, but NM State (7-10) ultimately fell 85-48 and fell to 1-3 in conference play. NM State recorded the first basket of the game, and as was the case against Western Kentucky, was the contributor.
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Jan 20, 2024 | 
ktsm.com | Matthew L. Knope
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Following its first Conference USA win, the Aggies have another high-powered foe awaiting. On a frigid, snow-capped Saturday afternoon, Middle Tennessee’s Murphy Center will provide warmth, but NM State will took to cool off the 3-0 hosts. The Blue Raiders are one of just two remaining undefeated members of CUSA, alongside 4-0 FIU. MTSU hasn’t lost at home since Nov. 12, falling by five to (RV) Princeton.
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Jan 12, 2024 | 
ktsm.com | Matthew L. Knope
LAS CRUCES, N.M. – Returning to action on the floor of the Pan American Center on a gusty Thursday night, NM State Women’s Basketball looked to avoid falling to 0-2 in CUSA play as they hosted FIU. The Panthers boasted the conference’s highest scoring offense, and were held to just 57 points by the Aggies’ stout defense. Unfortunately for the home team, an 8-0 FIU run to open the fourth quarter was too much to overcome.
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Dec 21, 2023 | 
ktsm.com | Matthew L. Knope
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – In their first overtime affair of the 2023-24 campaign, the Aggies fell short in a tightly contested matchup. NM State began its stay at the APSU Christmas Tournament by squaring off with the hosting Governors. The Aggies coughed up a five-point fourth quarter lead and were sent to overtime on a game-tying APSU layup with less than 10 seconds remaining. In overtime, APSU hit a buzzer-beating floater from the right side to seal the 57-55 win.
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Dec 21, 2023 | 
news.yahoo.com | Matthew L. Knope
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – In their first overtime affair of the 2023-24 campaign, the Aggies fell short in a tightly contested matchup. NM State began its stay at the APSU Christmas Tournament by squaring off with the hosting Governors. The Aggies coughed up a five-point fourth quarter lead and were sent to overtime on a game-tying APSU layup with less than 10 seconds remaining. In overtime, APSU hit a buzzer-beating floater from the right side to seal the 57-55 win.
