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Cayman Islands Classic - Colorado State Falls 78-70 to New Mexico State - Recap

New Mexico State earned a 78-70 victory over Colorado State on Monday, getting 21 points from Jabari Rice at John Gray Gymnasium.

Bettors who backed New Mexico State were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -4.5 at sportsbooks.

Trevelin Queen had 19 points for New Mexico State and C.J. Bobbitt chipped in with 9 points. Shunn Buchanan had 3 assists for them, while Shunn Buchanan was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.

Colorado State got a 18-point performance from Nico Carvacho, who was supported by 17 points from Isaiah Stevens. Isaiah Stevens had 4 assists in a losing cause for Colorado State, while David Roddy grabbed 7 rebounds.

New Mexico State led at halftime, $HalfScore.

New Mexico State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 31-25.

Next game, New Mexico State takes its act home to face UTEP looking for another win. For Colorado State, they head home to face Utah Valley.