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New Mexico State Falls 111-76 Against Southern Utah - Game Recap
The battle between Southern Utah and New Mexico State didn’t turn out to be much of a battle at all as New Mexico State was handed a 111-76 defeat on Thursday at America First Event Center.
Bettors who backed Southern Utah were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -6.0 at sportsbooks.
Tevian Jones had 18 points for Southern Utah and Maizen Fausett chipped in with 15 points. Drake Allen had 7 assists for them, while Maizen Fausett was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
New Mexico State got a 17-point performance from Xavier Pinson, who was supported by 13 points from Marchelus Avery. Xavier Pinson had 4 assists in a losing cause for New Mexico State, while Deshawndre Washington grabbed 4 rebounds.
Southern Utah led at halftime, $HalfScore.
Southern Utah had a 29-25 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Southern Utah takes its act on the road to face Seattle looking for another win. For New Mexico State, they head on the road to face Dixie State.