Week 8
Final
1981 Western Athletic
UNM NMSU
| Team | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
 Colorado State | 0 | 12 | .000 |
 Hawaii | 9 | 2 | .818 |
 New Mexico | 4 | 7 | .364 |
 San Diego State | 6 | 5 | .545 |
 UTEP | 1 | 10 | .091 |
 Air Force | 4 | 7 | .364 |
 Utah | 8 | 2 | .800 |
 Wyoming | 8 | 3 | .727 |
 BYU | 11 | 2 | .846 |
| Team | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
 New Mexico State | 3 | 8 | .273 |
 Tulsa | 6 | 5 | .545 |
Illinois State | 3 | 7 | .300 |
Indiana State | 5 | 5 | .500 |
Southern Illinois | 7 | 4 | .636 |
Drake | 10 | 1 | .909 |
Wichita State | 4 | 6 | .400 |
West Texas A&M | 7 | 4 | .636 |
Game Summary
The New Mexico State Aggies fell to the New Mexico Lobos, 17 to 13, on October 24, 1981.