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NMSU fires Jody Adams, begins search for new head coach

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Addisyn Hartman, Sports Writer • March 10, 2026
Adrian Villegas
The New Mexico State women’s basketball locker room door inside the Pan American Center on March 8.

The head coach of New Mexico State University’s women’s basketball team, Jody Adams, was fired after four seasons with the program. This follows a less-than-ideal finish of the season with a 9-21 record (5-13 in Conference USA). 

Her termination was announced by NMSU’s Athletic Director Joe Fields on Sunday, March 8. 

“This decision aligns with the department’s commitment to continued growth and long-term success. NM State is moving proactively to position the program for future achievement,” Fields said in a press release.  

Prior to coaching at NMSU, Adams served as Southern Illinois’s assistant coach from 2018-22 and was with Murray State University for a year (2007-08) before moving on to Wichita State for nine years (2008-17), in head coaching positions at both.

A display honoring “Aggies Women Basketball Legends” of players who helped shape the NMSU women’s basketball program is shown inside the Pan American Center on March 8. (Adrian Villegas)

Her time with the Aggies produced two postseason tournament appearances and a 57-71 record (31-39 in CUSA). However, her final season coaching at NMSU ended the team’s season by losing 10 of their last 12 games. The Aggies finished 11-12 in conference standings, compared to last year’s fifth place finish. 

“Our vision for Aggie Women’s Basketball remains unwavering. We are fully committed to competing for championships, graduating our student-athletes and operating a first-class organization that embodies the values of New Mexico State University. We are excited about the future of this program and the opportunities ahead,” Fields said. 

The department is officially searching for the next head coach and said they will work to find a leader who aligns with the university’s vision for the future of women’s basketball at NMSU. 

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Addisyn Hartman
Addisyn Hartman, Sections Editor
Addisyn Hartman is a first year Journalism and Media Studies student at New Mexico State University. She was born and raised in Rawlins, Wyoming, but has lived in New Mexico for the past few years.  Addisyn has always loved reading but didn’t discover her interest in writing until taking her first journalism class in high-school, and she’s been in love with it ever since. She’s also passionate about many different sports – her favorites are swimming and hockey! Her main goal for her time at TRU is to bring more acknowledgement and awareness to women in various sports across the NMSU campus, as well as covering as many different sports as possible. Addisyn also hopes to learn as much as possible from her fellow writers and editors to build a career in sports journalism/PR. Some of her hobbies include playing guitar, shopping, watching superhero movies, and visiting new places.
Adrian Villegas
Adrian Villegas, Multimedia Specialist
Adrian Villegas is a second year student at New Mexico State University and is currently in his second semester with The Round Up, where he serves as a multimedia specialist. He is pursuing degrees in Journalism and Media Studies as well as Kinesiology Exercise Science two areas he is deeply passionate about. During his time at Centennial High School, Adrian was an active member of the media team, where he had the opportunity to document multiple state championship wins. Those experiences solidified his love for storytelling through the lens and capturing meaningful moments behind the camera. Since childhood, Adrian has envisioned himself working as a reporter in New York City, and he views his work with The Round Up as an important step toward turning that dream into reality. Outside of journalism, Adrian previously cheered with the NMSU Large Coed team and still enjoys tumbling whenever he gets the chance. Above all, he is passionate about creating and sharing stories that connect with people, and he is excited to continue growing both personally and professionally during his time at NMSU.