ncaab Game Recap
Santa Clara Downs New Mexico State 66-65 - Match Report
Santa Clara got 18 points from Keshawn Justice en route to a 66-65 victory over New Mexico State on Wednesday at Leavey Center.
Santa Clara won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -7.5-point spread.
Carlos Stewart had 16 points for Santa Clara and Brandin Podziemski chipped in with 16 points. Brandin Podziemski had 6 assists for them, while Parker Braun was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
New Mexico State got 20 points from Deshawndre Washington in a losing cause and another 14 points from Xavier Pinson. Xavier Pinson contributed 7 assists for them, while Deshawndre Washington had 8 rebounds.
Santa Clara trailed at halftime, 36-34.
Santa Clara had a 35-32 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Santa Clara takes its act home to face San Jose State looking for another win. For New Mexico State, they head on the road to face Duquesne.