1 | 2 | T | |
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UVU | 34 | 48 | 82 |
NMSU | 40 | 44 | 84 |
Rice 3-pointer puts New Mexico St. past Utah Valley 84-82
LAS CRUCES, N.M. -- Jabari Rice had a career-high 29 points, including a 3-pointer in the final second that made the difference, as New Mexico State won its 15th consecutive game, narrowly defeating Utah Valley 84-82 on Saturday.
The Aggies trailed by a point late in the game when Rice got an assist from Evan Gilyard and drained the 3-pointer with a second to play for the winning margin.
Rice hit 4 of 5 from distance and 9 of 11 free throws. He added eight rebounds.
Ivan Aurrecoechea had 18 points for New Mexico State (21-6, 12-0 Western Athletic Conference). Gilyard added 13 points. Johnny McCants had 11 points, six rebounds and five assists.
Isaiah White had 21 points for the Wolverines (9-17, 3-8), whose losing streak reached four games. Casdon Jardine added 14 points. Jamison Overton had 13 points.
The Aggies improve to 2-0 against the Wolverines for the season. New Mexico State defeated Utah Valley 70-56 on Jan. 16. New Mexico State plays Texas Rio Grande Valley at home next Saturday. Utah Valley plays Cal State Bakersfield at home on Thursday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Winston Stith
- Eric Anderson
- Rick O'Neill
2023-24 Western Athletic Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
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Grand Canyon | 17-3 | - | 30-5 |
Tarleton State | 16-4 | 1 | 25-10 |
UT Arlington | 13-7 | 4 | 20-14 |
Seattle U | 11-9 | 6 | 23-14 |
Utah Valley | 11-9 | 6 | 16-16 |
Stephen F. Austin | 10-10 | 7 | 18-15 |
Abilene Christian | 10-10 | 7 | 16-18 |
California Baptist | 8-12 | 9 | 16-17 |
Utah Tech | 7-13 | 10 | 11-20 |
Southern Utah | 5-15 | 12 | 10-21 |
UT Rio Grande Valley | 2-18 | 15 | 6-25 |
2023-24 Conference USA Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Sam Houston | 13-3 | - | 21-12 |
Louisiana Tech | 12-4 | 1 | 22-10 |
Western Kentucky | 8-8 | 5 | 22-12 |
Liberty | 7-9 | 6 | 18-14 |
UTEP | 7-9 | 6 | 18-16 |
Middle Tennessee | 7-9 | 6 | 14-19 |
New Mexico State | 7-9 | 6 | 13-19 |
Jacksonville State | 6-10 | 7 | 14-18 |
Florida International | 5-11 | 8 | 11-22 |