New Mexico State Aggies @ Delaware Blue Hens
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
NMSU | 49 | 48 | 97 |
DEL | 30 | 38 | 68 |
Jones scores 19, New Mexico State knocks off Delaware 97-68
NEWARK, Del. -- — Jemel Jones' 19 points helped New Mexico State defeat Delaware 97-68 on Saturday.
Jones added five assists for the Aggies (10-7, 3-4 Conference USA). Jayland Randall scored 15 points while going 4 of 8 from the floor, including 2 for 3 from 3-point range, and 5 for 5 from the line. Elijah Elliott shot 5 for 9, including 3 for 6 from beyond the arc to finish with 14 points.
Tyler Houser led the Fightin' Blue Hens (5-13, 1-6) in scoring, finishing with 25 points. Christian Bliss added 19 points and five assists for Delaware. Justyn Fernandez had 14 points.
New Mexico State took the lead for good with 19:13 left in the first half. The score was 49-30 at halftime, with Jones racking up 10 points. New Mexico State outscored Delaware in the second half by 10 points, with Anthony Wrzeszcz scoring a team-high 11 points after halftime.
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Game Information
Newark, DE
Referee:Jabir Walker
Referee:R.B. Clyburn
Referee:Steve Divine
2025-26 Standings
| Conference USA | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 14-0 | - | 22-3 |
| Sam Houston | 9-5 | 5 | 17-8 |
| Jacksonville State | 8-6 | 6 | 13-12 |
| Louisiana Tech | 7-7 | 7 | 14-11 |
| Missouri State | 7-7 | 7 | 13-12 |
| Western Kentucky | 6-7 | 7.5 | 13-11 |
| Middle Tennessee | 6-7 | 7.5 | 12-12 |
| Kennesaw State | 6-8 | 8 | 14-11 |
| UTEP | 6-9 | 8.5 | 10-16 |
| Florida International | 5-9 | 9 | 12-13 |
| Delaware | 5-9 | 9 | 9-16 |
| New Mexico State | 5-10 | 9.5 | 12-13 |
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