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New Mexico State Downs Tarleton State 78-51 - Match Report

New Mexico State cruised to victory on Friday, running Tarleton State out of the gym and running up a 78-51 score at Wisdom Gymnasium.

New Mexico State was a favorite by -7.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors.

Johnny McCants had 18 points for New Mexico State and C.J. Roberts chipped in with 14 points. C.J. Roberts had 5 assists for them, while Donnie Tillman was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.

Tarleton State got 14 points from Shamir Bogues in a losing cause and another 12 points from Montre' Gipson. Montre' Gipson contributed 2 assists for them, while Freddy Hicks had 6 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed New Mexico State were victorious, as the score was 41-24 at the break.

The rebound battle favored New Mexico State as they grabbed 32 boards, while Tarleton State only had 19