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New Mexico State Downs Jacksonville State 61-52 - Match Report
Peter Filipovity scored 20 points and chipped in with 12 rebounds for New Mexico State on Thursday, leading them to a 61-52 victory over Jacksonville State at Pete Mathews Coliseum.
Christian Cook had 9 points for New Mexico State and Zawdie Jackson chipped in with 9 points. Peter Filipovity had 2 assists for them, while Peter Filipovity was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.
Jacksonville State got a 30-point performance from Jaron Pierre Jr., who was supported by 9 points from Koree Cotton. Jaron Pierre Jr. had 3 assists in a losing cause for Jacksonville State, while Mason Nicholson grabbed 10 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed New Mexico State were victorious, as the score was 35-24 at the break.
The rebound battle favored New Mexico State as they grabbed 40 boards, while Jacksonville State only had 23
New Mexico State heads into a battle against Kennesaw State. Jacksonville State, meanwhile, will have their next action against UTEP.