New Mexico State drops Washington State in Las Vegas Classic
LAS VEGAS -- JoJo Zamora made a game-winning 3-pointer with 1.9 seconds left and scored 28 points to help New Mexico State beat Washington State 75-72 on Sunday night at the Las Vegas Classic.
Zamora sank 9 of 11 shots, including six 3-pointers, and he also had seven assists. He was left open against a zone defense and hit the 3-pointer from the corner in front of the NMSU bench.
AJ Harris added 15 points for NMSU (10-3) and Eli Chuha had 11 points and 12 rebounds. NMSU beat Washington State for the second time this month, winning 69-63 on December 1.
CJ Elleby scored 20 points to lead Washington State (7-5). Carter Skaggs made all four of his shots from distance and scored 14 points.
After an offensive rebound, Elleby hit a 3-pointer from the top of the key to tie it at 72 with 14.3 seconds to go.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Ron Tyburski
- Edward Crenshaw
- Trent Dews
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 |
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 |
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