LAS CRUCES, N.M. (Interstat) — New Mexico defeated host New Mexico State 42-18 on Saturday in an NCAA Football Bowl Division game at Aggie Memorial Stadium. The visiting Lobos scored 14 points in the opening quarter, 21 in the second and 7 in the third. New Mexico State scored 3 in the first and 15 in the third. New Mexico improved to 3-1, while New Mexico State fell to 1-3. Toa Fa’avae led New Mexico, completing 10 of 17 passes for 174 yards and rushing 11 times for 57 yards. Adam Damante guided New Mexico State, completing 16 of 19 passes for 157 yards and a touchdown while adding a 3-yard rushing score. Trey Hedden completed 7 of 19 passes for 106 yards. Tory Gethers recorded 9 tackles and a quarterback hurry for the Aggies, Nick Session added 7 tackles, and Sone Aupiu had 6 tackles. Jaxton Eck posted 9 tackles for the Lobos. Xavier Slayton made 4 tackles and 2 sacks, and Austin Brawley had 3 tackles and an interception. Bailen George caught 3 passes for 102 yards. Josiah Thomas had 5 receptions for 90 yards and a touchdown. Myles Libman added 4 catches for 47 yards and a score.