Mashburn leads New Mexico past Montana State 81-78
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- — Jamal Mashburn Jr. scored 21 points as New Mexico narrowly beat Montana State 81-78 on Saturday.
Gethro Muscadin had 18 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks for New Mexico (3-1). KJ Jenkins added 17 points. Javonte Johnson had seven rebounds.
Tyler Patterson had 16 points for the Bobcats (1-3). Jubrile Belo added 15 points and seven rebounds. Abdul Mohamed had 11 points.
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2021-22 Big Sky Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montana State | 16-4 | - | 27-8 |
| Southern Utah | 14-6 | 2 | 23-12 |
| Weber State | 13-7 | 3 | 21-12 |
| Northern Colorado | 13-7 | 3 | 22-16 |
| Montana | 11-9 | 5 | 18-14 |
| Eastern Washington | 11-9 | 5 | 18-16 |
| Portland State | 10-10 | 6 | 14-17 |
| Sacramento State | 6-14 | 10 | 11-18 |
| Idaho | 6-14 | 10 | 9-22 |
| Northern Arizona | 5-15 | 11 | 9-23 |
| Idaho State | 5-15 | 11 | 7-23 |
2021-22 Mountain West Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise State | 15-3 | - | 27-8 |
| Colorado State | 14-4 | 1 | 25-6 |
| San Diego State | 13-4 | 1.5 | 23-9 |
| Wyoming | 13-5 | 2 | 25-9 |
| UNLV | 10-8 | 5 | 18-14 |
| Fresno State | 8-9 | 6.5 | 23-13 |
| Utah State | 8-10 | 7 | 18-16 |
| Nevada | 6-12 | 9 | 13-18 |
| New Mexico | 5-12 | 9.5 | 13-19 |
| Air Force | 4-13 | 10.5 | 11-18 |
| San José State | 1-17 | 14 | 8-23 |