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Mountain West Tournament - New Mexico Defeats San Jose State 79-66 - Recap

Vance Jackson scored 26 points and chipped in with 12 rebounds for New Mexico on Wednesday, leading them to a 79-66 victory over San Jose State at Thomas & Mack Center.

New Mexico was the ATS victor, as they covered the -9.5-point spread as a favorite.

New Mexico got 22 points from Makuach Maluach and another 18 points from Corey Manigault. Zane Martin contributed 6 assists, while Vance Jackson cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.

San Jose State got 22 points from Seneca Knight in a losing cause and another 17 points from Omari Moore. Seneca Knight contributed 3 assists for them, while Brae Ivey had 7 rebounds.

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

The rebound battle favored New Mexico as they grabbed 39 boards, while San Jose State only had 31