ALBUQUERQUE – A huge offensive turnaround thanks to career-high 31 points from and season-high 20 points from saw the New Mexico State men's basketball team outlast Battle of I-25 rival New Mexico Saturday evening in front of 14,393 hostile fans at Dreamstyle Arena.
With the win, NM State extends its win-streak against UNM to four-straight. The last time the Aggies won four-straight against the Lobos came during the 1993-94 seasons. Coach Jans is now 6-0 in rivalry games since taking the helm.
With the narrow 44-38 lead heading into the break, New Mexico State (3-1) came out guns blazing against the Lobos (2-1) and went on a 16-6 tear for the 60-44 lead before Corey Manigault connected on a pair of free-throws to stop the bleeding.