Cook's 15 lead New Mexico State past UTEP 63-53
LAS CRUCES, N.M. -- — Christian Cook had 15 points in New Mexico State's 63-53 victory against UTEP on Thursday night.
Cook shot 4 for 13 (3 for 8 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Aggies (7-9, 1-0 Conference USA). Kaosi Ezeagu scored 10 points and added seven rebounds. Brandon Suggs had 10 points and shot 2 of 4 from the field and 6 for 6 from the foul line.
Tae Hardy led the way for the Miners (8-7, 0-1) with 21 points and three steals. Otis Frazier III added 10 points and two steals for UTEP. In addition, David Terrell Jr. finished with seven points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Marques Pettigrew
- Randy Richardson
- Chris Pacsi
2024-25 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Tech | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
| New Mexico State | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
| Kennesaw State | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Liberty | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Middle Tennessee | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Jacksonville State | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| UTEP | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| Florida International | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| Sam Houston | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| Western Kentucky | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
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