New Mexico State Aggies @ Jacksonville State Gamecocks
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
NMSU | 35 | 26 | 61 |
JXST | 23 | 29 | 52 |
Filipovity scores 20 off the bench, New Mexico State defeats Jacksonville State 61-52
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. -- — Peter Filipovity's 20 points off of the bench led New Mexico State to a 61-52 victory against Jacksonville State on Thursday night.
Filipovity had 12 rebounds for the Aggies (14-12, 7-6 Conference USA). Christian Cook and Zawdie Jackson each had nine points.
The Gamecocks (18-9, 10-4) were led in scoring by Jaron Pierre Jr., who finished with 30 points. Koree Cotton added nine points and four steals.
New Mexico State took the lead with 15:27 left in the first half and never looked back. Filipovity led their team in scoring with 11 points in the first half to help put them ahead 35-23 at the break. Filipovity scored a team-high nine points after intermission.
Both teams play on Saturday. New Mexico State visits Kennesaw State and Jacksonville State hosts UTEP.
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Game Information
Jacksonville, AL
Referee:Joe Lindsay
Referee:Landon Brandes
Referee:Courtney Green
2025-26 Standings
| Conference USA | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 3-0 | - | 11-3 |
| Middle Tennessee | 3-0 | - | 9-5 |
| Missouri State | 3-1 | 0.5 | 9-6 |
| Jacksonville State | 3-1 | 0.5 | 8-7 |
| Western Kentucky | 2-1 | 1 | 9-5 |
| Florida International | 2-2 | 1.5 | 9-6 |
| New Mexico State | 1-2 | 2 | 8-5 |
| Louisiana Tech | 1-2 | 2 | 8-6 |
| Delaware | 1-2 | 2 | 5-9 |
| Kennesaw State | 1-3 | 2.5 | 9-6 |
| Sam Houston | 0-3 | 3 | 8-6 |
| UTEP | 0-3 | 3 | 4-10 |
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