Zawdie Jackson scores 24 to lead New Mexico State over Utah Tech 75-63
ST. GEORGE, Utah -- — Zawdie Jackson scored 24 points to guide New Mexico State to a 75-63 victory over Utah Tech on Saturday night.
Jackson added five rebounds and seven assists for the Aggies (2-0). Christian Cook scored 21 points, shooting 8 for 16, including 3 for 9 from beyond the arc. Robert Carpenter went 5 of 11 from the field (2 for 5 from 3-point range) to finish with 12 points.
Noa Gonsalves finished with 16 points and three steals for the Trailblazers (0-2). Utah Tech also got 15 points and seven rebounds from Beon Riley.
New Mexico State took the lead with 14:05 remaining in the first half and never looked back. The score was 39-23 at halftime, with Cook racking up 15 points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Jason Horsley
- David Hall
- Nate Melson
2024-25 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UTEP | 4-1 | - | 14-4 |
| Middle Tennessee | 4-1 | - | 13-5 |
| New Mexico State | 4-1 | - | 11-7 |
| Kennesaw State | 3-2 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Jacksonville State | 3-2 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Liberty | 3-3 | 1.5 | 15-4 |
| Western Kentucky | 2-3 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Louisiana Tech | 2-4 | 2.5 | 13-6 |
| Sam Houston | 1-5 | 3.5 | 8-11 |
| Florida International | 1-5 | 3.5 | 7-12 |
2024-25 Western Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Valley | 5-0 | - | 13-6 |
| Grand Canyon | 3-1 | 1.5 | 13-5 |
| Seattle U | 3-1 | 1.5 | 8-10 |
| Tarleton State | 3-2 | 2 | 8-12 |
| California Baptist | 2-2 | 2.5 | 9-9 |
| Utah Tech | 2-2 | 2.5 | 6-13 |
| Southern Utah | 1-3 | 3.5 | 9-9 |
| Abilene Christian | 0-4 | 4.5 | 8-11 |
| UT Arlington | 0-4 | 4.5 | 7-11 |
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