ncaab Game Recap
Recap - Boise State Defeats New Mexico 71-63
Boise State grabbed a 71-63 win over New Mexico on Saturday, behind a 18-point effort from Marcus Shaver Jr. at The Pit.
Even though Boise State won, nobody won at the betting window as the game was a push (based on the closing point spread of -8.0).
Naje Smith had 14 points for Boise State and Abu Kigab chipped in with 11 points. Emmanuel Akot had 3 assists for them, while Mladen Armus was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 13 boards.
New Mexico got a 21-point performance from Jaelen House, who was supported by 15 points from KJ Jenkins. Jaelen House had 7 assists in a losing cause for New Mexico, while Sebastian Forsling grabbed 8 rebounds.
Boise State led at halftime, 32-23.
Boise State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 44-24.
Boise State heads into a battle against Air Force. New Mexico, meanwhile, will have their next action against Colorado State.