New Mexico State's remaining conference games deemed forfeits after hazing allegations surface

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The Western Athletic Conference on Monday deemed the rest of New Mexico State’s men’s basketball games as forfeits after the program canceled the season over an alleged hazing incident.

The forfeits will be used for conference standings and seasons because the NCAA does not recognize forfeited games in a team’s overall record. The Aggies had six games remaining on the schedule before their team’s season was canceled.

"While there is no perfect solution to this unfortunate situation, I believe we landed in the right place," WAC Commissioner Brian Thornton said in a statement. "I applaud our Athletic Directors for working collaboratively with our staff to reach this decision.

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A Western Athletic Conference logo is shown on the court prior to the championship game of the Western Athletic Conference basketball tournament at the Orleans Arena on March 12, 2022 in Las Vegas. (Joe Buglewicz/Getty Images)

"We are in the midst of the best statistical season in the WAC’s history, and we wanted to create the most equitable solution that did not unfairly advantage or disadvantage institutions that lost opportunities to improve their standing. Ultimately, every institution will maintain the ability to control their destiny based on the results of their remaining conference contests."

New Mexico State canceled the season after a police report alleged that three players ganged up on a teammate and attacked him in a case that includes allegations of false imprisonment and criminal sexual contact.

University regents are set to hold a closed meeting to discuss "limited personnel matters concerning