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Recap - New Mexico State Defeats Utah Valley 83-78
Eli Chuha scored 20 points and added 14 rebounds for a double-double, leading New Mexico State over Utah Valley, 83-78, on Saturday at UCCU Center.
Terrell Brown had 19 points for New Mexico State and A.J. Harris chipped in with 18 points. A.J. Harris had 5 assists for them, while Eli Chuha was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 14 boards.
Utah Valley got 26 points from Jake Toolson in a losing cause and another 13 points from Ben Nakwaasah. Ben Nakwaasah contributed 3 assists for them, while Conner Toolson had 5 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Utah Valley were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
New Mexico State had a 28-21 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
New Mexico State heads into a battle against UTRGV. Utah Valley, meanwhile, will have their next action against UMKC.