Western Kentucky 64, at New Mexico State 80

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (Interstat) — Jemel Jones scored 24 points and New Mexico State used a dominant first-half offensive display to build an insurmountable lead, cruising past Western Kentucky 80-64 in a Conference USA men’s basketball game Thursday night at the Pan American Center. The Aggies, improving to 9-5 overall, seized control early with a blistering shooting performance in the opening period. They shot 50% from the field and connected on 6 of 12 three-point attempts before halftime, racing to a 46-28 lead at the break. The Hilltoppers, who fell to 9-6, never recovered from the early deficit, struggling with… Read more...