McCants leads New Mexico State past Seattle 72-64
LAS CRUCES, N.M. -- Johnny McCants had 14 points and 18 rebounds to lead five New Mexico State players in double figures as the Aggies stretched their winning streak to 14 games, beating Seattle 72-64 on Thursday night.
Ivan Aurrecoechea and Shawn Williams added 11 points apiece for the Aggies. Jabari Rice and Evan Gilyard II chipped in 10 points each.
Terrell Brown had 16 points for the Redhawks (12-13, 5-5 Western Athletic Conference). Mattia Da Campo and Morgan Means added 10 points apiece.
The Aggies improve to 2-0 against the Redhawks this season. New Mexico State defeated Seattle 75-67 on Jan. 18. New Mexico State (20-6, 11-0) matches up against Utah Valley at home on Saturday. Seattle matches up against Texas Rio Grande Valley on the road on Saturday.
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2020-2021 Western Athletic Conference Standings
TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Grand Canyon | 7-2 | - | 13-5 |
Utah Valley | 7-3 | 0.5 | 9-9 |
UT Rio Grande Valley | 2-1 | 2 | 9-5 |
California Baptist | 5-5 | 2.5 | 11-8 |
Seattle U | 3-3 | 2.5 | 10-8 |
New Mexico State | 4-5 | 3 | 7-6 |
Dixie State | 4-8 | 4.5 | 8-11 |
Tarleton | 2-7 | 5 | 7-10 |
Chicago State | 0-0 | 2.5 | 0-9 |