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New Mexico Falls 78-76 to New Mexico State - Recap

Teddy Allen scored 20 points and added 11 rebounds for a double-double, leading New Mexico State over New Mexico, 78-76, on Monday at The Pit.

New Mexico State earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -4.5-point spread.

New Mexico State got 19 points from Yuat Alok and another 12 points from Johnny McCants. Jabari Rice contributed 6 assists, while Teddy Allen cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.

New Mexico got 26 points from Jamal Mashburn Jr. in a losing cause and another 21 points from Jaelen House. Jamal Mashburn Jr. contributed 3 assists for them, while Javonte Johnson had 8 rebounds.

New Mexico State was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

New Mexico State had a 44-35 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Next game, New Mexico State takes its act on the road to face Loyola Marymount looking for another win. For New Mexico, they head home to face Denver.