DJ Dudley leads New Mexico State against Gonzaga in season opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 7, 2026, 3:07 AM

Last updated Nov 7, 2026

Summary

New Mexico State is set to face Gonzaga on Saturday at 2 p.m. in their season opener. DJ Dudley, a key addition to the Aggies, impressed in his debut by scoring 22 points against Western New Mexico. Previously an All-Conference USA selection, Dudley brings critical experience to a revamped roster under coach Jason Hooten. As the Aggies aim for a strong start, Gonzaga, coming off a win in their own opener, prepares to counter Dudley with Isiah Harwell, a skilled perimeter defender.

Source Links
By the Numbers
  • •New Mexico State plays Gonzaga on November 8.
  • •DJ Dudley scored 22 points in his inaugural game with the Aggies.
  • •Dudley averaged 13.8 points last season at Louisiana Tech.
  • •Gonzaga is preparing to defend against Dudley and the Aggies.
  • •Isiah Harwell will likely defend Dudley for Gonzaga.
Latest Updates
  • 3:07 AMYahoo Sports — New Mexico State has proven production, experience in shifty guard DJ Dudley | Key matchup
What they're saying
"

Nov. 6—New Mexico State had a good pulse on DJ Dudley before the Aggies visited Louisiana Tech last season for a Conference USA matchup on Feb. 4. New Mexico State coach Jason Hooten watched film of the four games Dudley played before he squared off with the Aggies: a 25-point effort against Jacksonville State, 20-point efforts against Kennesaw State and UTEP and a 21-point game against Sam ...

Related Teams & Leagues

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days