Mountain West Championship - 1st Round
New Mexico knocks off Wyoming in MWC Tourney opener
LAS VEGAS -- — Jaelen House had 28 points in New Mexico's 87-76 win against Wyoming on Wednesday night in an opening-round game in the Mountain West Conference Tournament.
House added seven rebounds, six assists, and three steals for the Lobos (22-10). Jamal Mashburn Jr. scored 22 points and added six rebounds. Morris Udeze was 6 of 14 shooting and 3 of 6 from the free throw line to finish with 15 points, while adding 11 rebounds.
Hunter Maldonado finished with 36 points for the Cowboys (9-22). Wyoming also got 15 points from Jeremiah Oden. Xavier Dusell also had 15 points.
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Game Information
Thomas & Mack Center
7:30 PM, March 8, 2023
Las Vegas, NV
Capacity: 18,000
- Referees:
- Glen Mayberry
- Eric Curry
- Scott Brown
2023-24 Mountain West Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado State | 0-0 | - | 8-0 |
| Nevada | 0-0 | - | 6-0 |
| New Mexico | 0-0 | - | 7-1 |
| Utah State | 0-0 | - | 7-1 |
| Air Force | 0-0 | - | 7-2 |
| San Diego State | 0-0 | - | 7-2 |
| Boise State | 0-0 | - | 5-3 |
| Wyoming | 0-0 | - | 5-3 |
| San José State | 0-0 | - | 5-5 |
| Fresno State | 0-0 | - | 4-4 |
| UNLV | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
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