Washington's 19 help New Mexico down Texas Southern 99-68
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- — Tru Washington scored 19 points as New Mexico beat Texas Southern 99-68 on Sunday night.
Washington added 10 rebounds and four steals for the Lobos (5-1). Mustapha Amzil scored 18 points, shooting 6 for 15 (2 for 6 from 3-point range) and 4 of 6 from the free-throw line. Filip Borovicanin finished 5 of 6 from the field to finish with 11 points.
Kavion McClain led the way for the Tigers (0-5) with 15 points and six assists. Jaylen Wysinger added 12 points for Texas Southern. Zaire Hayes finished with 10 points.
New Mexico took the lead with 1:13 remaining in the first half and did not give it up. Washington led their team in scoring with eight points in the first half to help put them up 38-31 at the break. New Mexico extended its lead to 77-48 during the second half, fueled by an 11-0 scoring run. Borovicanin scored a team-high 11 points in the second half as their team closed out the win.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Crystal Hogan
- Tommy Nunez
- Daniel Nguyen
2024-25 Southwestern Athletic Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Southern | 5-0 | - | 10-8 |
Texas Southern | 4-1 | 1 | 7-11 |
Bethune-Cookman | 4-1 | 1 | 7-11 |
Jackson State | 4-1 | 1 | 4-14 |
Alabama State | 3-2 | 2 | 7-11 |
Alcorn State | 3-2 | 2 | 3-15 |
Prairie View A&M | 3-3 | 2.5 | 4-15 |
Alabama A&M | 2-3 | 3 | 6-12 |
Florida A&M | 2-3 | 3 | 5-11 |
Grambling | 1-4 | 4 | 4-14 |
Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 0-5 | 5 | 3-15 |
Mississippi Valley State | 0-6 | 5.5 | 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 |