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Nevada vs New Mexico Final: 77-76 - Recap
Nevada got 28 points from Jarod Lucas en route to a 77-76 victory over New Mexico on Tuesday at The Pit.
Bettors who backed Nevada were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +5.0 at sportsbooks.
Nevada got 12 points from Kenan Blackshear and another 10 points from Will Baker. Daniel Foster contributed 6 assists, while Nick Davidson cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
New Mexico got 21 points from Jamal Mashburn Jr. in a losing cause and another 18 points from Morris Udeze. Jamal Mashburn Jr. contributed 6 assists for them, while Morris Udeze had 9 rebounds.
Nevada led at halftime, 45-42.
New Mexico had a 29-25 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Nevada takes its act home to face Fresno State looking for another win. For New Mexico, they head on the road to face Air Force.