New Mexico State vs Utah State Recap - New Mexico State Wins 80-69
New Mexico State vs Utah State Recap - New Mexico State Wins 80-69
New Mexico State grabbed an 80-69 win over Utah State on Saturday, behind a 20-point effort from Wendell McKines at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum.
New Mexico State won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the 2-point spread as underdogs.
Hernst Laroche had 16 points for New Mexico State and Bandja Sy chipped in with 13 points. Hernst Laroche had 7 assists for them, while Wendell McKines was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
Utah State got 16 points from Preston Medlin in a losing cause and another 14 points from Danny Berger. Brockeith Pane contributed 8 assists for them, while Kyisean Reed had 4 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed New Mexico State were victorious, as the score was 38-33 at the break.
New Mexico State had a 34-21 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

