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New Mexico Defeats Montana 72-63 - Recap

Montana was victimized for 20 points and 14 rebounds by Carlton Bragg Jr. as New Mexico defeated them 72-63 in NCAA action on Sunday.

New Mexico won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -10.0-point spread.

JaQuan Lyle had 16 points for New Mexico and Zane Martin chipped in with 11 points. JJ Caldwell had 5 assists for them, while Carlton Bragg Jr. was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 14 boards.

Montana got 25 points from Sayeed Pridgett in a losing cause and another 16 points from Josh Vazquez. Sayeed Pridgett contributed 5 assists for them, while Sayeed Pridgett had 10 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed New Mexico were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.

The rebound battle favored New Mexico as they grabbed 38 boards, while Montana only had 26

New Mexico heads into a battle against Boise State. Montana, meanwhile, will have their next action against North Dakota.