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Legends Classic - Wisconsin Badgers vs New Mexico Lobos Recap - New Mexico Wins 59-50

New Mexico earned a 59-50 victory over Wisconsin on Tuesday, getting 14 points from JaQuan Lyle at Barclays Center.

New Mexico won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +6.5-point spread as underdogs.

New Mexico got 12 points from JJ Caldwell and another 12 points from Zane Martin. JJ Caldwell contributed 3 assists, while JaQuan Lyle cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.

Wisconsin got a 16-point performance from Nate Reuvers, who was supported by 11 points from D'Mitrik Trice. Aleem Ford had 2 assists in a losing cause for Wisconsin, while D'Mitrik Trice grabbed 7 rebounds.

New Mexico was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

Wisconsin had a 33-31 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Next game, New Mexico takes its act home to face Montana looking for another win. For Wisconsin, they head on the road to face North Carolina State.