| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NMSU | 36 | 31 | 67 |
| UTRGV | 29 | 33 | 62 |
New Mexico St. beats Texas Rio Grande Valley 67-62
EDINBURG, Texas -- Ivan Aurrecoechea scored 19 points and New Mexico State extended its win streak to nine games, beating Texas Rio Grande Valley 67-62 on Saturday night.
Johnny McCants added 12 points and seven rebounds for New Mexico State (15-6, 6-0 Western Athletic Conference).
The Lobos were up 10 with 3:17 to play before the Vaqueros pulled within 65-62 on a Jordan Jackson jumper with a half-minute remaining. Aurrecoechea made two free throws at 27 seconds and Texas Rio Grande Valley missed two shots on its last possession.
Jackson scored 26 points for the Vaqueros (6-13, 2-4) on 10-of-14 shooting. Lesley Varner II added 13 points.
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2020-2021 Western Athletic Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Valley | 3-0 | - | 5-5 |
| Grand Canyon | 2-0 | 0.5 | 8-3 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 2-0 | 0.5 | 8-3 |
| California Baptist | 2-2 | 1.5 | 5-4 |
| New Mexico State | 0-0 | 1.5 | 2-1 |
| Chicago State | 0-0 | 1.5 | 0-9 |
| Seattle U | 0-1 | 2 | 7-6 |
| Dixie State | 0-2 | 2.5 | 4-5 |
| Tarleton | 0-4 | 3.5 | 2-7 |