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New Mexico State reflects on top moments in WAC history

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 8:03 AM

Last updated Jul 2, 2026

New Mexico State reflects on top moments in WAC history

Summary

The Western Athletic Conference, New Mexico State's long-time home, has officially rebranded to the United Athletic Conference as of July 1, 2026. The Aggies, who were part of the WAC from 2005 to 2023, enjoyed considerable success including seven regular-season titles and ten tournament championships in men's basketball. Women's sports also thrived, with four out of five WAC championships in basketball from 2015 to 2019. Significant moments included baseball’s Cinderella run in 2022 and a record-setting 2015 that saw victories across multiple sports. The transition marks the end of an era for a program that had significant achievements in the WAC.

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By the Numbers

•Aggies enjoyed seven regular-season and ten tournament titles in men's basketball.
•Women's basketball captured four WAC championships from 2015 to 2019.
•Baseball team staged a surprising run in 2022, winning the WAC Tournament.
•2015 was a landmark year with dominance in multiple sports for New Mexico State.
•The WAC rebrands to United Athletic Conference amid membership changes.

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8:03 AMYahoo Sports — Here were New Mexico State's best moments in the WAC

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The WAC, New Mexico State's former longtime home, is officially no more. Here's to looking back at some of the Aggies' fondest WAC memories.
— Yahoo Sports

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