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Mountain West Tournament - New Mexico Falls 85-77 to Fresno State - Recap

Fresno State got 19 points from Deon Stroud en route to a 85-77 victory over New Mexico on Wednesday at Thomas & Mack Center.

Fresno State won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -8.5-point spread.

Isaiah Hill had 17 points for Fresno State and Anthony Holland chipped in with 15 points. Anthony Holland had 6 assists for them, while Orlando Robinson was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.

New Mexico got 19 points from Jeremiah Francis III in a losing cause and another 16 points from Makuach Maluach. Jeremiah Francis III contributed 5 assists for them, while Javonte Johnson had 6 rebounds.

Fresno State had a 36-17 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.