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Wyoming vs New Mexico Final: 70-56 - Recap

Wyoming got 20 points and 10 rebounds from Hunter Maldonado en route to a 70-56 victory over New Mexico on Tuesday at The Pit.

Wyoming was a +9.5-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.

Wyoming got 13 points from Brendan Wenzel and another 12 points from Hunter Thompson. Hunter Maldonado contributed 5 assists, while Hunter Maldonado cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.

New Mexico got 15 points from Jamal Mashburn Jr. in a losing cause and another 12 points from Morris Udeze. KJ Jenkins contributed 3 assists for them, while Morris Udeze had 17 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Wyoming were victorious, as the score was 32-26 at the break.

Wyoming had a 36-29 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Wyoming heads into a battle against Air Force. New Mexico, meanwhile, will have their next action against San Jose State.