Recap - New Mexico State Defeats Texas El Paso 89-73
Recap - New Mexico State Defeats Texas El Paso 89-73
New Mexico State got a 23-point performance from Wendell McKines, who added 13 rebounds as New Mexico State ran past Texas El Paso 89-73 on Saturday at Pan American Center.
New Mexico State was a 10-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
New Mexico State got 15 points from Hernst Laroche and another 15 points from Christian Kabongo. Christian Kabongo contributed 6 assists, while Wendell McKines cleaned the glass with 13 rebounds.
Texas El Paso got 11 points from D'Von Campbell in a losing cause and another 11 points from John Bohannon. Jacques Streeter contributed 5 assists for them, while Cedrick Lang had 6 rebounds.
New Mexico State led at halftime, 42-38.
New Mexico State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 42-27.

