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New Mexico Downs Air Force 73-65 - Match Report
New Mexico got 22 points from Makuach Maluach as they ran past Air Force 73-65 on Monday at Clune Arena.
New Mexico was the ATS victor, as they covered the +1.5-point spread as an underdog.
Valdir Manuel had 14 points for New Mexico and Bayron Matos chipped in with 13 points. Saquan Singleton had 13 assists for them, while Makuach Maluach was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
Air Force got 26 points from A.J. Walker in a losing cause and another 16 points from Chris Joyce. Carter Murphy contributed 4 assists for them, while Chris Joyce had 8 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed New Mexico were victorious, as the score was 32-26 at the break.
New Mexico had a 35-19 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.