New Mexico State vs Louisiana-Lafayette Final: 92-76 - Recap
New Mexico State vs Louisiana-Lafayette Final: 92-76 - Recap
Louisiana-Lafayette was burned for 30 points by Troy Gillenwater on Friday as New Mexico State picked up a 92-76 win at Cajundome.
New Mexico State was a 2-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Hernst Laroche had 21 points for New Mexico State and Hamidu Rahman chipped in with 18 points. Hernst Laroche had 8 assists for them, while Troy Gillenwater was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Louisiana-Lafayette got 21 points from Travis Bureau in a losing cause and another 16 points from Josh Brown. Randell Daigle contributed 3 assists for them, while Travis Bureau had 6 rebounds.
New Mexico State led at halftime, 42-34.
The rebound battle favored New Mexico State as they grabbed 38 boards, while Louisiana-Lafayette only had 31.
