ncaab Game Recap
New Mexico State Falls 75-62 Against Sam Houston State - Game Recap
Sam Houston State grabbed a 75-62 win over New Mexico State on Saturday, behind a 17-point effort from Qua Grant at Pan American Center.
Bettors who backed Sam Houston State were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +2.0 at sportsbooks.
Sam Houston State got 14 points from Donte Powers and another 11 points from Tristan Ikpe. Tristan Ikpe contributed 2 assists, while Javion May cleaned the glass with 5 rebounds.
New Mexico State got 13 points from DaJuan Gordon in a losing cause and another 13 points from Xavier Pinson. Deshawndre Washington contributed 5 assists for them, while Marchelus Avery had 5 rebounds.
Sam Houston State led at halftime, 38-26.
The rebound battle favored Sam Houston State as they grabbed 27 boards, while New Mexico State only had 24
Sam Houston State heads into a battle against Grand Canyon. New Mexico State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Stephen F. Austin.