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Recap - New Mexico State Defeats Jacksonville State 67-65

Christian Cook scored 17 points leading New Mexico State to a 67-65 victory over Jacksonville State at Pan American Center on Saturday.

The game was a push (tie) for betting purposes as the final score was identical to the -2.0 number at most sportsbooks.

Jordan Rawls had 14 points for New Mexico State and Kaosi Ezeagu chipped in with 12 points. Femi Odukale had 7 assists for them, while Kaosi Ezeagu was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.

Jacksonville State got a 16-point performance from Quincy Clark, who was supported by 13 points from KyKy Tandy. Quincy Clark had 5 assists in a losing cause for Jacksonville State, while Juwan Perdue grabbed 12 rebounds.

New Mexico State trailed at halftime, 33-29.

The rebound battle favored Jacksonville State as they grabbed 34 boards, while New Mexico State only had 31

Next game, New Mexico State takes its act on the road to face UTEP looking for another win. For Jacksonville State, they head home to face Sam Houston State.