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New Mexico Downs Air Force 85-66 - Match Report
New Mexico got 25 points and 13 rebounds from JT Toppin en route to a 85-66 victory over Air Force on Saturday at Clune Arena.
Bettors who backed New Mexico were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -10.5 at sportsbooks.
Jamal Mashburn Jr. had 13 points for New Mexico and Mustapha Amzil chipped in with 11 points. Mustapha Amzil had 3 assists for them, while JT Toppin was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 13 boards.
Air Force got 23 points from Beau Becker in a losing cause and another 18 points from Rytis Petraitis. Beau Becker contributed 6 assists for them, while Jeffrey Mills had 9 rebounds.
New Mexico led at halftime, 44-25.
New Mexico had a 36-25 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
New Mexico looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the San Jose State. Air Force will aim to get back on the winning track at UNLV.