Williams lifts New Mexico State over South Florida 65-45
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands -- Shawn Williams had 13 points as New Mexico State easily beat South Florida 65-45 in the Cayman Islands Classic on Tuesday.
Johnny McCants and Trevelin Queen added 10 points apiece for New Mexico State (4-3). Williams made three of New Mexico State's 11 3-pointers.
McCants scored all 10 of his points in the first half, making 4 of 5 from the field, as the Aggies closed the half on a 10-0 run for a 32-20 lead.
Laquincy Rideau had 13 points for the Bulls (3-3), who shot 34% from the field.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- John Higgins
- Tony Greene
- Eric Curry
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 American Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UAB | 5-1 | - | 12-7 |
| Memphis | 4-1 | 0.5 | 14-4 |
| North Texas | 4-1 | 0.5 | 13-4 |
| Temple | 4-1 | 0.5 | 12-6 |
| Tulane | 4-2 | 1 | 10-9 |
| South Florida | 3-2 | 1.5 | 10-8 |
| Florida Atlantic | 3-3 | 2 | 10-9 |
| East Carolina | 3-4 | 2.5 | 11-9 |
| Rice | 2-4 | 3 | 11-8 |
| UTSA | 2-4 | 3 | 8-10 |
| Tulsa | 2-4 | 3 | 8-11 |
| Wichita State | 1-4 | 3.5 | 11-7 |
| Charlotte | 0-6 | 5 | 7-12 |
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