Week 3
Final
1978 Western Athletic
UTEP NMSU
| Team | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
 Colorado State | 5 | 6 | .455 |
 New Mexico | 7 | 5 | .583 |
 San Diego State | 4 | 7 | .364 |
 UTEP | 1 | 11 | .083 |
 Utah | 8 | 3 | .727 |
 Wyoming | 5 | 7 | .417 |
 BYU | 9 | 4 | .692 |
| Team | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
 Tulsa | 9 | 2 | .818 |
Indiana State | 3 | 8 | .273 |
Southern Illinois | 7 | 4 | .636 |
Drake | 4 | 7 | .364 |
Wichita State | 4 | 7 | .364 |
West Texas A&M | 3 | 8 | .273 |
 New Mexico State | 6 | 5 | .545 |
Game Summary
The New Mexico State Aggies emerged victorious over the UTEP Miners, 35 to 32, on September 16, 1978.