Mountain West Championship - 1st Round
New Mexico knocks off Wyoming in MWC Tourney opener
LAS VEGAS -- — Jaelen House had 28 points in New Mexico's 87-76 win against Wyoming on Wednesday night in an opening-round game in the Mountain West Conference Tournament.
House added seven rebounds, six assists, and three steals for the Lobos (22-10). Jamal Mashburn Jr. scored 22 points and added six rebounds. Morris Udeze was 6 of 14 shooting and 3 of 6 from the free throw line to finish with 15 points, while adding 11 rebounds.
Hunter Maldonado finished with 36 points for the Cowboys (9-22). Wyoming also got 15 points from Jeremiah Oden. Xavier Dusell also had 15 points.
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Game Information
Thomas & Mack Center
12:30 AM, 9 March 2023
Las Vegas, NV
- Referees:
- Glen Mayberry
- Eric Curry
- Scott Brown
2024-25 Mountain West Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 8-1 | - | 16-4 |
| Utah State | 6-1 | 1 | 16-2 |
| Colorado State | 5-2 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Boise State | 5-3 | 2.5 | 13-6 |
| UNLV | 5-3 | 2.5 | 11-8 |
| San Diego State | 4-3 | 3 | 11-5 |
| Nevada | 3-4 | 4 | 11-7 |
| Wyoming | 3-5 | 4.5 | 10-9 |
| San José State | 2-6 | 5.5 | 9-11 |
| Fresno State | 1-7 | 6.5 | 5-14 |
| Air Force | 0-7 | 7 | 3-15 |
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