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Nevada vs New Mexico Final: 79-70 - Recap

Nevada grabbed a 79-70 win over New Mexico on Saturday, behind a 18-point effort from Desmond Cambridge Jr. at Lawlor Events Center.

Nevada won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -11.0-point spread.

Nevada got 13 points from Tre Coleman and another 12 points from Warren Washington. Grant Sherfield contributed 10 assists, while Warren Washington cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.

New Mexico got a 18-point performance from Jaelen House, who was supported by 17 points from Jamal Mashburn Jr.. Jaelen House had 6 assists in a losing cause for New Mexico, while Emmanuel Kuac grabbed 9 rebounds.

The rebound battle favored Nevada as they grabbed 42 boards, while New Mexico only had 35

Next game, Nevada takes its act home to face Wyoming looking for another win. For New Mexico, they head home to face Utah State.