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Legends Classic - Auburn Downs New Mexico 84-59 - Match Report
The battle between Auburn and New Mexico didnt turn out to be much of a battle at all as New Mexico was handed a 84-59 defeat on Monday at Barclays Center.
Bettors who backed Auburn were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -9.5 at sportsbooks.
Auburn got 19 points from Samir Doughty and another 14 points from Austin Wiley. J'Von McCormick contributed 6 assists, while Austin Wiley cleaned the glass with 13 rebounds.
New Mexico got 14 points from Makuach Maluach in a losing cause and another 13 points from Keith McGee. JJ Caldwell contributed 6 assists for them, while Vance Jackson had 8 rebounds.
Auburn was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Auburn as they grabbed 44 boards, while New Mexico only had 41
Auburn heads into a battle against Richmond. New Mexico, meanwhile, will have their next action against Wisconsin.