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New Mexico State Downs UTEP 72-69 - Match Report
New Mexico State got 19 points from Jabari Rice as they ran past UTEP 72-69 on Friday at Don Haskins Center.
New Mexico State was a favorite by -1.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors.
Will McNair Jr. had 18 points for New Mexico State and Teddy Allen chipped in with 15 points. Johnny McCants had 3 assists for them, while Teddy Allen was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
UTEP got a 19-point performance from Souley Boum, who was supported by 18 points from Jamari Sibley. Souley Boum had 3 assists in a losing cause for UTEP, while Jamari Sibley grabbed 7 rebounds.
New Mexico State led at halftime, 32-31.
The rebound battle favored UTEP as they grabbed 27 boards, while New Mexico State only had 26
New Mexico State heads into a battle against New Mexico. UTEP, meanwhile, will have their next action against Kansas.