LAS VEGAS – Back in the Orleans Arena and back in the win column for the Aggies.
NM State (2-1, 0-0 WAC) shot nearly 55% from the field to defeat San Diego (4-2, 0-0 WCC) 90-77 in the opener of the Las Vegas Holiday Classic.
With 25 points on just 10 shots, Xavier Pinson led an Aggie offense that finished the night with five different double-digit scorers. Missouri transfer DaJuan Gordon (16), Doctor Bradley (15), Issa Muhammad (14) and Deshawndre Washington also eclipsed 10 points against the Toreros.
The Aggies' aggression was evident throughout the contest – outscoring San Diego 48-28 in the painted area.