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New Mexico State vs Dixie State Final: 75-63 - Recap
New Mexico State grabbed a 75-63 win over Dixie State on Saturday, behind a 24-point effort from Zawdie Jackson at Burns Arena.
New Mexico State won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -4.0-point spread as favorites.
New Mexico State got 21 points from Christian Cook and another 12 points from Robert Carpenter. Zawdie Jackson contributed 7 assists, while Nate Tshimanga cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Dixie State got 16 points from Noa Gonsalves in a losing cause and another 15 points from Beon Riley. Justin Bieker contributed 3 assists for them, while Samuel Ariyibi had 10 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed New Mexico State were victorious, as the score was 39-24 at the break.
New Mexico State had a 46-27 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
New Mexico State heads into a battle against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. Dixie State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Bethesda.