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New Mexico State Defeats UTRGV 67-62 - Recap
New Mexico State got 19 points from Ivan Aurrecoechea en route to a 67-62 victory over UTRGV on Saturday at UTRGV Fieldhouse.
New Mexico State did not, however, defeat UTRGV against the spread, which closed at -6.0 at most sportsbooks.
Johnny McCants had 12 points for New Mexico State and Evan Gilyard II chipped in with 9 points. Evan Gilyard II had 4 assists for them, while Johnny McCants was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
UTRGV got a 26-point performance from Jordan Jackson, who was supported by 13 points from Lesley Varner II. Chris Freeman had 3 assists in a losing cause for UTRGV, while Lesley Varner II grabbed 5 rebounds.
New Mexico State was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
New Mexico State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 24-18.
New Mexico State looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Cal State-Bakersfield. UTRGV will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Grand Canyon.