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New Mexico State Falls 70-62 to Grand Canyon - Recap

Alessandro Lever scored 14 points leading Grand Canyon to a 70-62 victory over New Mexico State at Grand Canyon University Arena on Friday.

Bettors who backed Grand Canyon were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -4.5 at sportsbooks.

Mikey Dixon had 14 points for Grand Canyon and Asbjorn Midtgaard chipped in with 12 points. Jovan Blacksher Jr. had 8 assists for them, while Asbjorn Midtgaard was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.

New Mexico State got 13 points from Johnny McCants in a losing cause and another 12 points from Jabari Rice. Evan Gilyard II contributed 3 assists for them, while Johnny McCants had 8 rebounds.

Grand Canyon was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

The rebound battle favored New Mexico State as they grabbed 35 boards, while Grand Canyon only had 24