New Mexico State coach lifts Passos' suspension for violating team rules.


LAS CRUCES, N.M. -- New Mexico State senior center Hatila Passos will be able to play again Saturday when the Aggies host Louisiana Tech.

NMSU head coach Marvin Menzies announced Monday that he lifted Passos' suspension for violating team rules. The team did not provide any details about the rules violation.

Passos missed six games after being suspended in December. He had started the 13 games previous, averaging 10.5 points and 7 rebounds.