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New Mexico Defeats Colorado State 87-65 - Recap

New Mexico blew out Colorado State on Wednesday, running up the score in a 87-65 win at The Pit.

New Mexico was a -8.0-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.

CJ Noland had 19 points for New Mexico and Donovan Dent chipped in with 19 points. Donovan Dent had 4 assists for them, while Nelly Junior Joseph was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.

Colorado State got 17 points from Rashaan Mbemba in a losing cause and another 15 points from Kyan Evans. Nique Clifford contributed 5 assists for them, while Nique Clifford had 10 rebounds.

New Mexico was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

New Mexico had a 33-30 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

New Mexico heads into a battle against Air Force. Colorado State, meanwhile, will have their next action against San Diego State.