New Mexico State 72, at Louisiana Tech 63

RUSTON, La. (Interstat) — Jemel Jones scored 26 points and New Mexico State executed with superior efficiency in the second half to secure a 72-63 road victory over Louisiana Tech in a Conference USA men’s basketball game Wednesday night at the Thomas Assembly Center. The Aggies, who snapped a three-game losing streak, improved to 11-11 overall. The Bulldogs fell to 12-10. The result defied the pregame statistical projections, which heavily favored Louisiana Tech at home. The game’s decisive stretch came early in the second half. After trailing 32-31 at halftime, New Mexico State opened the final period with a 13-5… Read more...