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Cal State-Bakersfield Falls 61-57 Against New Mexico State - Game Recap
New Mexico State got 23 points from Ivan Aurrecoechea as they ran past Cal State-Bakersfield 61-57 on Thursday at Pan American Center.
New Mexico State earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -10.5-point spread.
Jabari Rice had 20 points for New Mexico State and Evan Gilyard II chipped in with 6 points. Evan Gilyard II had 3 assists for them, while Ivan Aurrecoechea was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Cal State-Bakersfield got 11 points from Justin Edler-Davis in a losing cause and another 11 points from Cam Allen. Czar Perry contributed 5 assists for them, while Darrin Person Jr. had 6 rebounds.
New Mexico State was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Cal State-Bakersfield won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 27-25.
Next game, New Mexico State takes its act home to face Grand Canyon looking for another win. For Cal State-Bakersfield, they head on the road to face UTRGV.