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New Mexico Defeats UNLV 81-67 - Recap

New Mexico got a 26-point performance from Nelly Junior Joseph, who added 16 rebounds as New Mexico ran past UNLV 81-67 on Friday at The Pit.

New Mexico was the ATS victor, as they covered the -12.5-point spread as a favorite.

New Mexico got 20 points from Donovan Dent and another 19 points from Tru Washington. Donovan Dent contributed 6 assists, while Nelly Junior Joseph cleaned the glass with 16 rebounds.

UNLV got 16 points from Jalen Hill in a losing cause and another 14 points from Jeremiah Cherry. Jalen Hill contributed 2 assists for them, while Jailen Bedford had 7 rebounds.

New Mexico led at halftime, $HalfScore.

New Mexico had a 32-28 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.