Pineiro scores 23, San Diego beats New Mexico St 65-60
LAS CRUCES, N.M. -- Isaiah Pineiro scored a career-high 23 points on 7-of-10 shooting, Tyler Williams added 13, including the go-ahead 3-pointer with four minutes left, and San Diego beat New Mexico state 65-60 on Wednesday night.
A.J. Harris tied it at 56 with a free throw, but Williams hit a 3-pointer and a jumper for a 61-56 San Diego lead. The Aggies closed to 61-60 on Eli Chuha's layup before Pineiro made two free throws for a 63-60 lead with 19 seconds to go. Harris missed two free throws, but Williams made both of his on the other end, then stole the ball from Harris before time expired.
A 3 by San Diego's Olin Carter III tied it at 29 at halftime. The Toreros shot 48 percent to 38 percent for the Aggies and made 11 3-pointers to New Mexico State's four.
Isaiah Wright scored 17 with eight rebounds for the Toreros (6-2), who ended a two-game skid.
Sidy N'Dir scored 16 points and Jemerrio Jones added 14 with 11 rebounds for the Aggies (6-2), who saw their five-game win streak end.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Brent Meaux
- Ryan McDaniel
- Rodrick Dixon
2024-25 West Coast Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary's | 6-0 | - | 16-3 |
| San Francisco | 6-2 | 1 | 16-5 |
| Washington State | 5-2 | 1.5 | 15-5 |
| Gonzaga | 5-2 | 1.5 | 14-6 |
| Santa Clara | 5-2 | 1.5 | 13-7 |
| Oregon State | 4-3 | 2.5 | 14-6 |
| Loyola Marymount | 3-4 | 3.5 | 11-8 |
| Pepperdine | 1-5 | 5 | 7-12 |
| Portland | 1-6 | 5.5 | 6-14 |
| Pacific | 1-6 | 5.5 | 6-15 |
| San Diego | 1-6 | 5.5 | 4-16 |
2024-25 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UTEP | 4-1 | - | 14-4 |
| Middle Tennessee | 4-1 | - | 13-5 |
| New Mexico State | 4-1 | - | 11-7 |
| Kennesaw State | 3-2 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Jacksonville State | 3-2 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Liberty | 3-3 | 1.5 | 15-4 |
| Western Kentucky | 2-3 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Louisiana Tech | 2-4 | 2.5 | 13-6 |
| Sam Houston | 1-5 | 3.5 | 8-11 |
| Florida International | 1-5 | 3.5 | 7-12 |
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