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New Mexico State Defeats Middle Tennessee 73-62 - Recap
New Mexico State got 17 points from Robert Carpenter en route to a 73-62 victory over Middle Tennessee on Saturday at Pan American Center.
New Mexico State was a -6.0-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Brandon Suggs had 13 points for New Mexico State and Jordan Rawls chipped in with 12 points. Jordan Rawls had 7 assists for them, while Femi Odukale was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Middle Tennessee got 18 points from Tre Green in a losing cause and another 11 points from Elias King. Jared Coleman-Jones contributed 4 assists for them, while Jared Coleman-Jones had 10 rebounds.
New Mexico State was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
New Mexico State had a 37-34 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
New Mexico State heads into a battle against Sam Houston State. Middle Tennessee, meanwhile, will have their next action against Jacksonville State.