ncaab Game Recap
Air Force Falcons vs New Mexico Lobos Wrap - New Mexico Wins 69-65
New Mexico got 24 points from Jamal Mashburn Jr. en route to a 69-65 victory over Air Force on Saturday at The Pit.
New Mexico won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -8.0-point spread.
Jaelen House had 16 points for New Mexico and Javonte Johnson chipped in with 10 points. Jamal Mashburn Jr. had 2 assists for them, while Jay Allen-Tovar was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.
Air Force got 18 points from Joseph Octave in a losing cause and another 16 points from Jake Heidbreder. Jake Heidbreder contributed 4 assists for them, while Nikc Jackson had 7 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Air Force were victorious, as the score was 30-25 at the break.
New Mexico won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 35-33.
Next game, New Mexico takes its act on the road to face Fresno State looking for another win. For Air Force, they head home to face San Jose State.