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Sun Bowl Tournament - New Mexico State Defeats North Carolina A&T 85-76 - Recap
New Mexico State got a 20-point performance from Marchelus Avery, who added 2 assists as New Mexico State ran past North Carolina A&T 85-76 on Thursday at Don Haskins Center.
Bettors who backed New Mexico State were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -11.5.
Marchelus Avery had 20 points for New Mexico State and Doctor Bradley chipped in with 15 points. Deshawndre Washington had 6 assists for them, while Marchelus Avery was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
North Carolina A&T got 23 points from Demetric Horton in a losing cause and another 20 points from Marcus Watson. Kam Woods contributed 4 assists for them, while Demetric Horton had 8 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed New Mexico State were victorious, as the score was 46-37 at the break.
New Mexico State had a 39-32 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
New Mexico State looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Southern Utah. North Carolina A&T will aim to get back on the winning track at Northeastern.