In a dominating performance, Mustapha Amzil led New Mexico to an 82-63 victory against Utah State on Saturday night. Amzil scored 16 points, shooting 4 of 6 from the field and adding 2 three-pointers. Nelly Junior Joseph contributed 15 points and 13 rebounds, while Donovan Dent and Drake Allen each scored 14 points for their respective teams.
Despite Dent’s efforts in the first half, New Mexico trailed 36-30 at halftime. However, a strong second-half performance, with Amzil scoring the final six points, secured the 19-point victory for the Lobos. Utah State’s Drake Allen finished with 14 points and two blocks, with Deyton Albury adding 12 points and Ian Martinez scoring 10 points and providing four assists for the Aggies.
New Mexico, with a record of 18-4, will face off against Colorado State next, while Utah State, with a record of 19-3, will battle Wyoming in their upcoming games. The Associated Press compiled this story using technology from Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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