Otero 80, at New Mexico 102

HOBBS, N.M. (Interstat) — The New Mexico Junior College Thunderbirds remained undefeated Friday night, using a dominant first-quarter performance to overpower the Otero College Rattlers 102-80 in a men’s junior college basketball game. The Thunderbirds improved to 3-0 on the young season, while the Rattlers’ struggles continued, falling to 0-6. New Mexico seized control of the game from the opening tip, establishing a commanding lead in a high-scoring first quarter. The Thunderbirds’ offense was relentless, pouring in 54 points while holding Otero to 34. The second quarter was more evenly matched, with New Mexico outscoring Otero 48-46, but the damage… Read more...