Udeze, House lead New Mexico over South Alabama 80-74
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- — Morris Udeze and Jaelen House scored 21 points apiece as New Mexico beat South Alabama 80-74 on Friday night.
Udeze also contributed seven rebounds for the Lobos (2-0). House sank 3 for 6 from distance, and 8 for 10 from the foul line, adding seven assists. Jamal Mashburn Jr. recorded 16 points and shot 6 for 15, including 2 for 6 from beyond the arc.
Isaiah Moore finished with 19 points, seven rebounds and 13 assists for the Jaguars (1-1). South Alabama also got 11 points from Greg Parham and Owen White.
Udeze scored 11 points in the first half for New Mexico, who led 36-35 at halftime. New Mexico outscored South Alabama by five points in the second half. House led the way with 13 second-half points.
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Both teams next play Tuesday. New Mexico visits SMU while South Alabama hosts Alabama.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Larry Spaulding
- Brad Ferrie
- D.G. Nelson
2024-25 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas State | 13-5 | - | 24-10 |
| Troy | 13-5 | - | 23-10 |
| South Alabama | 13-5 | - | 21-11 |
| James Madison | 13-5 | - | 20-12 |
| Marshall | 12-6 | 1 | 20-13 |
| App State | 10-8 | 3 | 17-14 |
| Texas State | 9-9 | 4 | 16-16 |
| Georgia Southern | 8-10 | 5 | 17-16 |
| Old Dominion | 8-10 | 5 | 15-20 |
| Georgia State | 8-10 | 5 | 14-19 |
| Louisiana | 8-10 | 5 | 12-21 |
| Southern Miss | 5-13 | 8 | 11-22 |
| Coastal Carolina | 3-15 | 10 | 10-22 |
| UL Monroe | 3-15 | 10 | 7-25 |
2024-25 Mountain West Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 17-3 | - | 26-6 |
| Colorado State | 16-4 | 1 | 22-9 |
| Utah State | 15-5 | 2 | 25-6 |
| San Diego State | 14-6 | 3 | 21-8 |
| Boise State | 14-6 | 3 | 22-9 |
| UNLV | 11-9 | 6 | 18-14 |
| Nevada | 8-12 | 9 | 17-15 |
| San José State | 7-13 | 10 | 15-19 |
| Wyoming | 5-15 | 12 | 12-20 |
| Fresno State | 2-18 | 15 | 6-26 |
| Air Force | 1-19 | 16 | 4-28 |
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