Colorado State Rams @ New Mexico Lobos
Dent and Noland put up 19 as New Mexico knocks off Colorado State 87-65
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- — Donovan Dent and reserve CJ Noland both had 19 points in New Mexico's 87-65 victory over Colorado State on Wednesday.
Dent added six rebounds for the Lobos (19-4, 11-1 Mountain West Conference). Noland shot 7 for 7, including 3 for 3 from beyond the arc. Nelly Joseph shot 4 of 9 from the field and 10 for 13 from the line to finish with 18 points.
The Rams (14-8, 8-3) were led in scoring by Rashaan Mbemba, who finished with 17 points. Colorado State also got 15 points from Kyan Evans. Nique Clifford also put up nine points, 10 rebounds and five assists.
NEXT UP
Both teams next play Saturday. New Mexico visits Air Force and Colorado State plays San Diego State at home.
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Game Information
Albuquerque, NM
Referee:Kevin Brill
Referee:Nate Harris
Referee:Jason Phillips
2025-26 Standings
| Mountain West ConferenceMountain West Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah State | 12-2 | - | 22-3 |
| San Diego State | 12-2 | - | 18-6 |
| New Mexico | 10-4 | 2 | 19-6 |
| Nevada | 9-5 | 3 | 17-8 |
| Grand Canyon | 9-5 | 3 | 16-9 |
| UNLV | 8-6 | 4 | 13-12 |
| Boise State | 7-7 | 5 | 15-10 |
| Colorado State | 6-8 | 6 | 15-10 |
| Fresno State | 6-8 | 6 | 12-13 |
| Wyoming | 4-10 | 8 | 13-12 |
| San José State | 1-13 | 11 | 6-19 |
| Air Force | 0-14 | 12 | 3-22 |
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