New Mexico State (25-8)

Mon., March 12, 2007

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Coach: Reggie Theus

Seed, region: No. 13, East

Location: Las Cruces, N.M.

Enrollment: 26,391

Founded: 1888

Mascot: Aggies

Conference: Western Athletic Conference (11-5)

How they got here: Won WAC tournament, 72-70 over Utah St.

NCAA tournament record: 10-18

Marquee player: Justin Hawkins, a 6-1 senior guard, averaged 17 points and 5 rebounds in winning WAC tournament MVP.

Fast fact: Home to Chile Pepper Institute, which is devoted to the study and development of chile peppers from educational and agricultural standpoints.

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