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New Mexico Downs Rice 72-61 - Match Report
Makuach Maluach scored 23 points and chipped in with 12 rebounds for New Mexico on Sunday, leading them to a 72-61 victory over Rice at Tudor Fieldhouse.
New Mexico won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +3.0-point spread as underdogs.
Rod Brown had 11 points for New Mexico and Bayron Matos chipped in with 10 points. Saquan Singleton had 4 assists for them, while Makuach Maluach was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.
Rice got 21 points from Quincy Olivari in a losing cause and another 15 points from Travis Evee. Chris Mullins contributed 3 assists for them, while Max Fiedler had 6 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed New Mexico were victorious, as the score was 31-26 at the break.
The rebound battle favored New Mexico as they grabbed 47 boards, while Rice only had 25
New Mexico looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Our Lady of the Lake. Rice will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Houston Baptist.