New Mexico St defeats U Southwest 104-33
U Southwest Hands New Mexico St a Looming 71-Point Loss at Home
The Pan American Center, home of the New Mexico State Aggies, was filled with an eerie silence as the visiting U Southwest men's basketball team dominated their hosts from start to finish. The final score read like a laundry list of woes for the Aggies: 104-33.
At halftime, it seemed as though the game could still be salvaged for the Aggies, with New Mexico State clinging to a slim 52-17 lead. However, in the second half, U Southwest's potent offense found its rhythm, outscoring their hosts by an insurmountable 71 points (104-33). The final margin of defeat was a staggering 71 points.
New Mexico St struggled on both ends of the floor, as they shot a dismal 20.0% from the field and turned the ball over 22 times. On the other hand, U Southwest's offense found its footing, shooting 33.3% from the field and committing just 6 turnovers.
The Aggies' leading scorer was Jemel Jones, who contributed 19 points while making three of his four three-point attempts. JaeCoby Osborne led the team in rebounds with 11 boards, adding four points to the mix.
U Southwest's EJay Scroggins led all scorers for both teams with a double-double, putting up 14 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. Jayvian Lawson chipped in with two assists and three rebounds for the visiting team.
New Mexico State's struggles were evident throughout the game. Their offense struggled to find its rhythm, while their defense gave up an embarrassing 104 points to U Southwest. The Aggies' inability to contain the opposing team's high-powered offense proved to be their downfall.
As the final buzzer sounded, the New Mexico State players walked off the court dejected, knowing that they had fallen short in a game where the margin of defeat was so overwhelming. For U Southwest, this win serves as a statement victory in the non-conference schedule, showcasing their ability to compete against top-tier opponents.
The Aggies will look to bounce back from this setback and regroup for their next challenge, while U Southwest will aim to build on this momentum as they continue through their season.