New Mexico State turns back UC Irvine 62-51 in opener
LAS CRUCES, N.M. -- — Teddy Allen had 14 points to lead five New Mexico State players in double figures as the Aggies beat UC Irvine 62-51 in a season opener on Tuesday night.
Jabari Rice and Mario McKinney Jr. added 12 points apiece for the Aggies. Donnie Tillman and Will McNair Jr. chipped in 10 points each.
Collin Welp had 13 points for the Anteaters. Dawson Baker added 11 points. Justin Hohn had seven rebounds.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Toby Doolittle
- Scott Tierney
- Casey McLellan
2024-25 Big West Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Beach State | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| UC Irvine | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| UC Santa Barbara | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Cal Poly | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Hawai'i | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| UC Davis | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| UC San Diego | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Cal State Bakersfield | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Cal State Fullerton | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Cal State Northridge | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| UC Riverside | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
2024-25 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville State | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Liberty | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Louisiana Tech | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Middle Tennessee | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| New Mexico State | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| UTEP | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Florida International | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Kennesaw State | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Sam Houston | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Western Kentucky | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
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