McCants scores 12 to lead New Mexico St over UMKC 75-55
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Johnny McCants had 12 points off the bench to lift New Mexico State to a 75-55 win over UMKC on Thursday night, the Aggies' 14th consecutive victory.
Terrell Brown had 12 points for New Mexico State (25-4, 13-1 Western Athletic Conference).
Xavier Bishop had 15 points for the Kangaroos (10-19, 5-9).
The Aggies improve to 2-0 against the Kangaroos this season. New Mexico State defeated UMKC 70-54 on Jan. 31. New Mexico State plays Chicago State on the road on Saturday. UMKC plays Texas Rio Grande Valley at home on Saturday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Eric Anderson
- Rick O'Neill
- Wilson Holland
2023-24 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Houston | 13-3 | - | 21-12 |
| Louisiana Tech | 12-4 | 1 | 22-10 |
| Western Kentucky | 8-8 | 5 | 22-12 |
| Liberty | 7-9 | 6 | 18-14 |
| UTEP | 7-9 | 6 | 18-16 |
| Middle Tennessee | 7-9 | 6 | 14-19 |
| New Mexico State | 7-9 | 6 | 13-19 |
| Jacksonville State | 6-10 | 7 | 14-18 |
| Florida International | 5-11 | 8 | 11-22 |
2023-24 Summit League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota State | 12-4 | - | 22-13 |
| North Dakota | 10-6 | 2 | 18-14 |
| Kansas City | 10-6 | 2 | 16-16 |
| St. Thomas-Minnesota | 9-7 | 3 | 20-13 |
| North Dakota State | 8-8 | 4 | 15-17 |
| Omaha | 7-9 | 5 | 15-18 |
| Denver | 6-10 | 6 | 17-17 |
| Oral Roberts | 5-11 | 7 | 12-19 |
| South Dakota | 5-11 | 7 | 12-20 |
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