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Recap - New Mexico Defeats Colorado State 68-66
New Mexico got 16 points from Donovan Dent as they ran past Colorado State 68-66 on Wednesday at The Pit.
New Mexico won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -8.0-point spread.
New Mexico got 16 points from Jamal Mashburn Jr. and another 14 points from Jaelen House. Donovan Dent contributed 3 assists, while Nelly Junior Joseph cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.
Colorado State got 20 points from Isaiah Stevens in a losing cause and another 18 points from Joel Scott. Isaiah Stevens contributed 9 assists for them, while Joel Scott had 13 rebounds.
New Mexico was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Colorado State had a 39-34 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
New Mexico heads into a battle against Air Force. Colorado State, meanwhile, will have their next action against UNLV.