# Stacy Chovino Saves New Mexico State

> Chovino scores winning basket after teammate accidentally scores in wrong basket.
- Title: Stacy Chovino Saves New Mexico State · Complex | Shortify
- Summary: Chovino scores winning basket after teammate accidentally scores in wrong basket.
- Keywords: new mexico state, southern utah, stacy chovino, emma christiano, college basketball, game-winning basket, music, Complex
- Source: Complex — https://complex.com/sports/a/markelibert/new-mexico-state-wrong-basket-southern-utah
- Published: 2026-11-07T00:45:11.864+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: new mexico state, southern utah, stacy chovino, emma christiano, college basketball, game-winning basket, culture, music
## Game-winning basket
Chovino scored the game-winning basket for New Mexico State after teammate Emma Christiano accidentally scored in the wrong basket during the final seconds of a 64-63 win over Southern Utah.
## Final sequence
With New Mexico State trailing 61-60 and 20.9 seconds left, Chovino deflected an inbounds pass from Southern Utah's Denver Anderson.
## Mistake leads to confusion
Christiano recovered the loose ball but mistakenly raced toward the wrong basket and converted a layup, extending Southern Utah's lead to 63-60.
## Chovino's response
Chovino scored a layup with nine seconds left to cut Southern Utah's lead to 63-62 and stole an inbounds pass to give New Mexico State one final opportunity.
## Winning basket
Chovino knocked down a short jumper with 1.4 seconds left to secure a 64-63 victory, finishing with 25 points and eight rebounds.
## Historical context
New Mexico State had previously lost to Southern Utah 69-59 on December 4, 2025, giving this win some revenge motivation.
## Key takeaway

Stacy Chovino scored the game-winning basket for New Mexico State after teammate Emma Christiano accidentally scored in the wrong basket during the final seconds of a 64-63 win over Southern Utah.