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New Mexico Downs Southern Utah 89-81 - Match Report
New Mexico got 24 points from Jamal Mashburn Jr. as they ran past Southern Utah 89-81 on Monday at The Pit.
The winning margin fell right on the closing number of -8.0, meaning the game was a push for bettors.
Jaelen House had 23 points for New Mexico and Morris Udeze chipped in with 14 points. Jaelen House had 7 assists for them, while Josiah Allick was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Southern Utah got 28 points from Tevian Jones in a losing cause and another 13 points from Maizen Fausett. Drake Allen contributed 5 assists for them, while Maizen Fausett had 12 rebounds.
New Mexico was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Southern Utah had a 40-34 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
New Mexico heads into a battle against South Alabama. Southern Utah, meanwhile, will have their next action against Laverne.