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New Mexico vs New Mexico State Final: 69-62 - Recap
New Mexico got 17 points from Carlton Bragg Jr. as they ran past New Mexico State 69-62 on Saturday at Dreamstyle Arena.
New Mexico won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -3.5-point spread as favorites.
JaQuan Lyle had 16 points for New Mexico and Keith McGee chipped in with 8 points. JaQuan Lyle had 5 assists for them, while Carlton Bragg Jr. was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 17 boards.
New Mexico State got a 19-point performance from Trevelin Queen, who was supported by 12 points from Ivan Aurrecoechea. Trevelin Queen had 8 assists in a losing cause for New Mexico State, while Johnny McCants grabbed 9 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed New Mexico State were victorious, as the score was 33-32 at the break.
New Mexico had a 31-30 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, New Mexico takes its act home to face Grand Canyon looking for another win. For New Mexico State, they head home to face Arkansas-Pine Bluff.