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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzaga | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Saint Mary's | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Washington State | 0-0 | - | 5-1 |
| Oregon State | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| San Francisco | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Pacific | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
| Santa Clara | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Portland | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| Loyola Marymount | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| San Diego | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
| Pepperdine | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
2024-25 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Tech | 0-0 | - | 4-0 |
| Liberty | 0-0 | - | 5-1 |
| Middle Tennessee | 0-0 | - | 5-1 |
| Kennesaw State | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| New Mexico State | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| UTEP | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Jacksonville State | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Sam Houston | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Western Kentucky | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Florida International | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
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