Northern New Mexico 70, at OK Panhandle State 65

GOODWELL, Okla. (Interstat) — Harkirath Makhar had 12 points, eight rebounds, three assists and two blocks in 27 minutes, and Northern New Mexico held off OK Panhandle State 70-65 in a men’s NAIA basketball game Friday. The Eagles moved to 1-0 in their season opener. Makhar’s all-around effort paced the Eagles. The Aggies fell to 0-2 after also losing their opener to Our Lady of the Lake. Northern New Mexico built its attack from beyond the 3-point arc. The Eagles made 14 of 30 attempts from long range, including eight in the first quarter. Makhar, Jesus Mendoza and Ja’Kwon Hill… Read more...