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Mountain West Tournament - New Mexico Downs San Diego State 68-61 - Match Report

New Mexico got 28 points from Jaelen House en route to a 68-61 victory over San Diego State on Saturday at Thomas & Mack Center.

Bettors who backed New Mexico were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +2.0 at sportsbooks.

New Mexico got 21 points from Jamal Mashburn Jr. and another 13 points from JT Toppin. Donovan Dent contributed 4 assists, while JT Toppin cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.

San Diego State got a 25-point performance from Jaedon LeDee, who was supported by 8 points from Jay Pal. Darrion Trammell had 4 assists in a losing cause for San Diego State, while Darrion Trammell grabbed 7 rebounds.

New Mexico led at halftime, 36-31.

New Mexico won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 35-34.