Lofton, Chuha lead New Mexico St. past Colorado St. 89-76
LAS CRUCES, N.M. -- Zach Lofton scored 30 points and Eli Chuha added 24 points and the two only missed a combined six shots and New Mexico State beat Colorado State 89-76 on Wednesday.
Lofton went 12-of-15 shooting and Chuha was 8 of 11 and the duo shot 77 percent from the floor while the rest of the Lobos went 14 for 32 (43.8).
New Mexico State (3-1) built a 15-7 lead after a Lofton jumper and a pair of free throws by Chuha. J.D. Paige hit a jumper and a 3-pointer and Prentiss Nixon buried a 3 to tie it before the Aggies went on an 18-6 run. New Mexico State led 43-36 halftime. A.J. Harris made back-to-back 3s and the lead went to 53-41.
Che Bob led Colorado State (2-3) with 21 points, Nixon 15 and Paige added 10.
The Rams still the lead the all-time series 5-2.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Shawn Lehigh
- Bob Staffen
- Mike Scyphers
2024-25 Mountain West Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah State | 5-0 | - | 15-1 |
| New Mexico | 5-0 | - | 13-3 |
| Boise State | 4-1 | 1 | 12-4 |
| San Diego State | 3-1 | 1.5 | 10-3 |
| Colorado State | 3-1 | 1.5 | 9-6 |
| UNLV | 3-1 | 1.5 | 9-6 |
| Wyoming | 2-3 | 3 | 9-7 |
| Nevada | 0-4 | 4.5 | 8-7 |
| Air Force | 0-4 | 4.5 | 3-12 |
| San José State | 0-5 | 5 | 7-10 |
| Fresno State | 0-5 | 5 | 4-12 |
2024-25 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UTEP | 2-0 | - | 12-3 |
| New Mexico State | 2-0 | - | 9-6 |
| Kennesaw State | 1-0 | 0.5 | 9-5 |
| Liberty | 1-1 | 1 | 13-2 |
| Middle Tennessee | 1-1 | 1 | 10-5 |
| Western Kentucky | 1-1 | 1 | 10-5 |
| Florida International | 1-1 | 1 | 7-8 |
| Jacksonville State | 0-1 | 1.5 | 8-6 |
| Louisiana Tech | 0-2 | 2 | 11-4 |
| Sam Houston | 0-2 | 2 | 7-8 |
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