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New Mexico State Defeats Sam Houston State 37-10 - Recap
New Mexico State won 37-10 on Thursday against Sam Houston State behind a 132-yard receiving performance from TK King at Aggie Memorial Stadium.
Bettors who backed the Aggies were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +1.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 51.5.
Kadarius Calloway rushed for 66 yards, while Isaiah Rudison added 20 yards in the win. TK King and Kadarius Calloway added 132 and 44 receiving yards respectively.
Alton McCaskill rushed for 38 yards for Sam Houston State, while Hunter Watson added 16 yards. Hunter Watson threw for 222 yards for the Bearkats, while receivers Landan Brown and Malik Phillips had 53 and 44 yards respectively.
Sam Houston State was outgained by New Mexico State 350-313 yards in Thursday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 20-18 by the Aggies.
The time of possession battle favored Sam Houston State as their offense was on the field for 30:15, longer than the 29:45 of their opponents.
Next game, New Mexico State takes its act on the road to face Liberty looking for another win. For Sam Houston State, they head home to face Jacksonville State.