Hill's 21 lead Fresno State over New Mexico State 81-76 in OT at the Cancun Challenge
CANCUN, Quintana Roo -- — Isaiah Hill's 21 points helped Fresno State defeat New Mexico State 81-76 in overtime on Tuesday at the Cancun Challenge.
Hill also contributed five assists for the Bulldogs (3-1). Donavan Yap scored 20 points while going 5 of 10 from the floor, including 2 for 4 from 3-point range, and 8 for 8 from the foul line. Xavier Dusell was 4-of-11 shooting (4 for 10 from 3-point range) to finish with 12 points.
The Aggies (3-3) were led in scoring by Robert Carpenter, who finished with 20 points and two steals. Jaden Harris added 17 points for New Mexico State. In addition, Christian Cook finished with 15 points.
The Bulldogs will face James Madison on Wednesday for the Riviera Division championship; the Aggies play Southern Illinois in the third-place game.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Ryan Holmes
- Steve McJunkins
- Chad Shepherd
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| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah State | 1-0 | - | 10-1 |
| San Diego State | 1-0 | - | 8-2 |
| Boise State | 1-0 | - | 9-3 |
| New Mexico | 1-0 | - | 9-3 |
| Colorado State | 1-0 | - | 7-5 |
| UNLV | 0-0 | 0.5 | 6-5 |
| Nevada | 0-1 | 1 | 8-4 |
| Wyoming | 0-1 | 1 | 6-5 |
| San José State | 0-1 | 1 | 7-6 |
| Fresno State | 0-1 | 1 | 4-8 |
| Air Force | 0-1 | 1 | 3-9 |
2024-25 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 0-0 | - | 12-1 |
| Louisiana Tech | 0-0 | - | 11-2 |
| Middle Tennessee | 0-0 | - | 9-3 |
| UTEP | 0-0 | - | 9-3 |
| Western Kentucky | 0-0 | - | 9-3 |
| Jacksonville State | 0-0 | - | 7-5 |
| Kennesaw State | 0-0 | - | 7-5 |
| New Mexico State | 0-0 | - | 6-6 |
| Sam Houston | 0-0 | - | 6-6 |
| Florida International | 0-0 | - | 5-7 |
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