New Mexico St players file lawsuit alleging sexual assault
Two former New Mexico State basketball players filed a lawsuit alleging they were sexually assaulted by teammates and that the coaching staff and other administrators did nothing when they reported the assaults.
New Mexico St hires Sam Houston's Hooten to attempt rebuild
New Mexico State has hired longtime Sam Houston coach Jason Hooten to try to restore a program that was shut down in the middle of the season after one player was involved in a fatal shooting and another accused teammates of hazing.
New Mexico St report calls for strengthened culture, values
An independent law firm investigating a fatal shooting by a New Mexico State basketball player recommended the school enhance its weapons policy and โstrengthen a culture that encourages student-athletes to adhere to the integrity and values of NMSU at all times.โ.
N Mexico St AD gets vote of confidence after hoops shutdown
The chancellor at New Mexico State expressed his confidence in athletic director Mario Moccia less than a week after the menโs basketball team was shut down for what the chancellor said was a culture of bad behavior, egregious violations of the student code of conduct and other โdespicable acts.โ.
New Mexico State players interviewed about alleged hazing
The chancellor at New Mexico State says players on the basketball team were interviewed by school personnel about an alleged hazing incident that led to the suspension of the program.
New Mexico St. suspends operations of men's basketball team
New Mexico State has suspended operations of its menโs basketball program placed its coaching staff on paid administrative leave due to allegations unrelated to a fatal shooting last year.