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New Mexico State Defeats Grand Canyon 67-53 - Recap

New Mexico State got 16 points from Jabari Rice en route to a 67-53 victory over Grand Canyon on Thursday at Grand Canyon University Arena.

New Mexico State was a -6.0-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.

Trevelin Queen had 14 points for New Mexico State and Johnny McCants chipped in with 8 points. Shunn Buchanan had 4 assists for them, while Jabari Rice was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.

Grand Canyon got 17 points from Alessandro Lever in a losing cause and another 12 points from Isiah Brown. Isiah Brown contributed 3 assists for them, while Bryce Okpoh had 6 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 43-21.

New Mexico State looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Cal State-Bakersfield. Grand Canyon will aim to get back on the winning track vs. UTRGV.