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Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs New Mexico State Aggies Recap - New Mexico State Wins 72-70
New Mexico State grabbed a 72-70 win over Western Kentucky on Thursday, behind a 19-point effort from Tanahj Pettway at Pan American Center.
New Mexico State won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -3.0-point spread.
Jaden Harris had 18 points for New Mexico State and Femi Odukale chipped in with 11 points. Femi Odukale had 6 assists for them, while Kaosi Ezeagu was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
Western Kentucky got a 19-point performance from Khristian Lander, who was supported by 16 points from Tyrone Marshall Jr.. Khristian Lander had 4 assists in a losing cause for Western Kentucky, while Rodney Howard grabbed 8 rebounds.
New Mexico State was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Western Kentucky as they grabbed 39 boards, while New Mexico State only had 31
New Mexico State looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Middle Tennessee. Western Kentucky will aim to get back on the winning track at UTEP.