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New Mexico State Downs UC Irvine 62-51 - Match Report
New Mexico State got 14 points from Teddy Allen en route to a 62-51 victory over UC Irvine on Tuesday at Pan American Center.
New Mexico State was a -5.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Jabari Rice had 12 points for New Mexico State and Mario McKinney Jr. chipped in with 12 points. Mario McKinney Jr. had 4 assists for them, while Johnny McCants was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
UC Irvine got a 13-point performance from Collin Welp, who was supported by 11 points from Dawson Baker. DJ Davis had 1 assists in a losing cause for UC Irvine, while Justin Hohn grabbed 7 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed New Mexico State were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
New Mexico State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 36-33.
New Mexico State heads into a battle against UTEP. UC Irvine, meanwhile, will have their next action against Boise State.