Dent scores 25, New Mexico beats Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 100-81
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- — Donovan Dent had 25 points and 10 assists in New Mexico's 100-81 win against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi on Tuesday night.
Kayde Dotson scored 18 points, shooting 6 for 7 (3 for 4 from 3-point range) for the Lobos (3-0). Tru Washington finished with 15 points.
Garry Clark led the way for the Islanders (1-2) with 19 points. Owen Dease added 11 points, seven rebounds and seven assists for Texas A&M-CC. Shilo Jackson also had nine points.
New Mexico took the lead with 15:32 left in the first half and did not relinquish it. The score was 49-34 at halftime, with Dent racking up 12 points. New Mexico extended its lead to 66-45 during the second half, fueled by a 10-0 scoring run. Dent scored a team-high 13 points in the second half.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Scott Arbogast
- Blanca Burns
- Galen Durant
2024-25 Southland Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| McNeese | 8-0 | - | 14-5 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 6-2 | 2 | 13-7 |
| Nicholls | 5-3 | 3 | 11-8 |
| SE Louisiana | 5-3 | 3 | 11-8 |
| Lamar | 5-3 | 3 | 10-9 |
| Northwestern State | 5-3 | 3 | 8-10 |
| Houston Christian | 5-3 | 3 | 8-11 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 4-4 | 4 | 12-7 |
| Incarnate Word | 2-6 | 6 | 9-10 |
| New Orleans | 2-6 | 6 | 4-15 |
| Stephen F. Austin | 1-7 | 7 | 8-11 |
| East Texas A&M | 0-8 | 8 | 2-17 |
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 |
| UNLV | 5-2 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Boise State | 5-3 | 2.5 | 13-6 |
| San Diego State | 4-3 | 3 | 11-5 |
| Nevada | 3-4 | 4 | 11-7 |
| Wyoming | 2-5 | 5 | 9-9 |
| 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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