Week 3
Final
1979 Missouri Valley
NMSU UTEP
| Team | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
 New Mexico State | 2 | 9 | .182 |
 Tulsa | 6 | 5 | .545 |
Indiana State | 8 | 3 | .727 |
Southern Illinois | 8 | 3 | .727 |
Drake | 3 | 8 | .273 |
Wichita State | 1 | 10 | .091 |
West Texas A&M | 5 | 5 | .500 |
| Team | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
 Colorado State | 4 | 7 | .375 |
 Hawaii | 6 | 5 | .545 |
 New Mexico | 6 | 6 | .500 |
 San Diego State | 8 | 3 | .727 |
 UTEP | 2 | 9 | .182 |
 Utah | 6 | 6 | .500 |
 Wyoming | 4 | 8 | .333 |
 BYU | 11 | 1 | .917 |
Game Summary
The UTEP Miners fell to the New Mexico State Aggies, 14 to 13, on September 15, 1979.
