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UTEP Falls 59-56 Against New Mexico State - Game Recap
C.J. Bobbitt scored 14 points leading New Mexico State to a 59-56 victory over UTEP at Pan American Center on Tuesday.
New Mexico State earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -6.0-point spread.
Johnny McCants had 13 points for New Mexico State and Jabari Rice chipped in with 10 points. Trevelin Queen had 4 assists for them, while Ivan Aurrecoechea was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
UTEP got a 27-point performance from Bryson Williams, who was supported by 11 points from Souley Boum. Souley Boum had 3 assists in a losing cause for UTEP, while Bryson Williams grabbed 9 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed New Mexico State were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
The rebound battle favored New Mexico State as they grabbed 35 boards, while UTEP only had 25
Next game, New Mexico State takes its act on the road to face Washington State looking for another win. For UTEP, they head home to face Arkansas-Pine Bluff.